1. The Meaning of Citizenship
Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles
Section Reading Support Transparency
Section Outline
I. Playing Social Roles
II. Roles as Expected Behaviors
III. Level of Participation
IV. The Citizen Role
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2. The Meaning of Citizenship
Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles
Main Idea
Key Terms
Social roles are part of our everyday lives. We play many different social roles. Each one requires a certain kind of behavior. Each also requires a certain level of participation over the course of our lives.
Social roles
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3. The Meaning of Citizenship
Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles
Playing Social Roles
Everyday Roles
Mother, daughter, husband, or son
Social Roles
Peoples’ roles when interacting in society
Citizen Roles
Our Many Social Roles
We are born into many roles, but some roles are the result of choice.
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4. The Meaning of Citizenship: Section 3
The Seven Social Roles
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5. The Meaning of Citizenship
Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles
Roles as Expected Behaviors
Your Roles
The way you play a role depends on how you want to play it, and what kind of person you are.
Changing Roles
Sometimes people play the same roles in different ways, depending on the situation.
Roles may overlap with each other.
Roles may conflict with each other.
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6. The Meaning of Citizenship
Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles
Level of Participation
Choice
Only you can decide how actively you are going to pursue a given role.
Consequences
You must accept the consequences of participating or not participating.
Most people find that, when they participate fully in a role, they feel satisfaction and a better sense of who they are.
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7. The Meaning of Citizenship
Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles
The Citizen Role
Active Participants
Americans have the choice to play the “citizen role” at whatever level they like.
Contributing to the Common Good
Participation leads to a better society for all.
Priorities
Only you can decide how much time and energy to spend on being a contributing citizen.
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8. The Meaning of Citizenship: Section 3
Section Reading Support Transparency
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