In this article we will discuss about the two main ways by which individual occupy statuses i.e. by ascription and by achievement. We may illustrate ascribed status with reference to the status based on sex, age, order of birth, biological relationship to others (such as, father, mother, brothers, sisters, etc.) and birth in a particular family. Sex status is obviously [...]
In this article we will discuss about the society and its different groupings. Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft: According to Tonnies, since the second half of the 19th Century, society has been gradually moving from gemeinscfurft to gesellschaft, i.e., from community to association. In other words, when industrialisation and urbanisation did not make much headway, life in society was largely communal in [...]
The following points highlight the four main concepts of status interaction between individuals. The concepts are: 1. Role-Set 2. Role Conflict 3. Reinforcement of Roles 4. Role Changing. Status Interaction: Concept # 1. Role-Set: It is an important aspect of organized social life that social positions (statuses) are related. Thus, a college professor interacts with his colleagues, with the members [...]