Role

The behaviour and responsibilities expected of someone occupying a particular social position.

The behaviour expected of someone occupying a particular social position, such as pupil or teacher.

A role is the behaviour expected of someone in a particular social position. Teachers are expected to teach and assess; pupils are expected to engage with learning. These expectations are learned, and they can change over time.

An expected pattern of behaviour associated with a social position, such as being a parent.

Present Parsons’ explanation of gender roles as a sociological argument, not as an established biological fact.

For status and role, separate the position someone holds from the behaviour expected of them.

Attribute arguments to sociologists. Parsons's view of gender roles and feminist criticisms are interpretations, not facts that apply to every family.

The behaviour expected of someone occupying a particular social position, such as pupil, parent or employee.

The pattern of behaviour expected of someone occupying a particular social position.

The behaviour and responsibilities expected of someone who holds a particular social position.

Norms also change over time: expectations about clothing, gender roles and the use of technology are not fixed.

The expected behaviour and responsibilities associated with a social position.

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AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192

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