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  1. Feb 2026
    1. It is important to note that status refers to the rank in social hierarchy, while role is the behavior expected of a person holding a certain status.

      It explains the difference between status and role by showing that status is a person's position in society, while a role is how a person is expected to act because of that position.

    2. Although the introduction of new technology at the end of the nineteenth century ended the industrial age, much of our social structure and social ideas—like family, childhood, and time standardization—have a basis in industrial society.

      Even though the industrial age is over, we still follow many of its ideas. For example, school schedules, work hours, and family roles are based on how life was organized during industrial times.

    3. In sociological terms, society refers to a group of people who live in a definable community and share the same cultural components.

      This means that society is people living together who share the same way of life - for example, common beliefs, rules, and traditions.

    4. Even if you’re not consciously trying to alter your personality, your grandparents, coworkers, and date probably see different sides of you.

      A person may act a little differently with different people. For example, you may be more polite with grandparents, more professional at work, and more relaxed on date - even though you are still the same person.

    5. person can experience role conflict when one or more roles are contradictory.

      This means a person has to choose between responsibilities. For example, a student who also works may have to decide between going to work or studing for an exam when both are scheduled at the same time.