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OSWALD

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on: Jul 2, 2018
What is the difference between a status and a role?
 
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Give an example of a primary group and a secondary group, and identify how these groups differ in their reasons for formation.
 
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ryrychapman11

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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).


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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