1. Citizenship and Our Roles in Society
Ch. 3
Sec. 3 Pp

2. Playing Social Roles
Social roles - roles that people play in real life
Everyday roles, like those in a family (wife, mother, brother, etc.)
Social roles, like those from school, work, neighborhood, etc.
Citizen roles, like keeping informed and participating in society
Many others.

3. Roles as Expected Behavior
Behavior in a role is determined by a set of expectations
Also influenced by the kind of person you are
People change roles, sometimes due to different circumstances (marriage, birth, etc.)
Roles change over time (parent of infant vs. parent of adult)

4. Roles as Expected Behavior
Some roles overlap (e.g., studying w/friends = student and friend role)
Sometimes roles conflict (e.g., hang out w/friends vs. go to work)
Your values should guide your behavior

5. Level of Participation
How actively will you participate in a given role?
Participate or not, be a leader or not, etc.
Consequences for participating or not

6. The Citizen Role Active Participants Planning school activities
Working on political campaigns
Contributing to the Common Good
Volunteering to feed the homeless
Working at a school
Setting Priorities
How much time will you devote
Other roles influence decisions
What is most important to you?