Sociology 1021E Lecture Notes - Rationality, Role Theory, Homicide
1 Dec 2012
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Role selection & performance cultural values and norms social institutions socialization . Inequality in social institutions contradicts values gender inequality, etc. Role distancing/role exit role expectations role performance role strain/role conflict/role ambiguity -- resistance tactics . The fine line between being a con lover or a hard ass as a prison guard wearing make-up makes you a con lover. Lack of social solidarity: no cohesion to manage stressors. Gendered social networks: drinking; baseball teams; shooting competitions. Role expectation: script and form - you think twice about what you wear. Role performance: loss of self: disconnect between i and me what"s expected of you (the me) overwhelms the i. Role strain: resistance tactics: uniform shaping a boxy shirt with safety pins, etc, shift switching to not carry a weapon. Site of social interaction: site of resistance. On le bus hot guy gets on and you move your bag off the seat. Mumbling guy gets on and you put the bag back.
