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OSWALD · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

What is the difference between a status and a role?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Give an example of a primary group and a secondary group, and identify how these groups differ in their reasons for formation.

What will be an ideal response?

ryrychapman11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A status refers to a social identity, a social position. A role is a behavior that is expected of a person occupying a certain status.

Answer to Question 2

Primary close friends, family; Secondary co-workers, club members. Primary form for expressive reasons (companionship, emotional support); Secondary instrumental reasons (common goals).