AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192
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A clash between the demands of different social roles, such as schoolwork conflicting with responsibilities within the family.
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GCSE Sociology · key term
A clash between the demands of different roles held by the same person.
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A clash between the demands of different social roles, such as schoolwork conflicting with responsibilities within the family.
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A clash between the expectations of two or more roles held by the same person.
Role conflict occurs when the expectations of their roles clash. A solicitor who must help a client but also needs to care for their child may face competing demands on their time.
A situation in which the demands of different social roles compete, making it difficult to fulfil them at the same time.