Speaking about what types of social statuses there are, it is necessary to initially determine the meaning of the concept “status” itself. This term is a definition of the social position occupied by a certain person or group of people in society or its individual class. To determine the social status of a citizen, various parameters are used: age, nationality, level of education, income, position held and many others. The theory divides the types of social. statuses depending on a person’s qualifications as an employee, his skills, experience, and entrepreneurial abilities.
Status is used to compare the social position of individuals. It indicates a level in the hierarchy that reflects the structure of the entire society. An individual or group of individuals with a high social position can influence historical development, the formation of society, use privileges and enjoy other advantages.
Meaning of the term and general characteristics
The word “status” itself dates back to Ancient Rome. Then it had more of a legal connotation, rather than a sociological one, and denoted the legal status of an organization.
Nowadays, social status is a person’s position in a particular group and society as a whole, giving him certain rights, privileges, as well as responsibilities in relation to other members.
It helps people interact better with each other. If a person of a certain social status does not fulfill his duties, then he will be held responsible for it. Thus, an entrepreneur who sews clothes to order will pay a penalty if the deadlines are missed. In addition, his reputation will be ruined.
Examples of the social status of one person are a schoolboy, son, grandson, brother, member of a sports club, citizen, and so on.
This is a certain characteristic of a person according to his professional qualities, financial and marital status, age, education and other criteria.
A person can simultaneously belong to several groups at once and, accordingly, play not one, but many different roles. That's why they talk about status sets. It is unique and individual for each person.
Resolving internal conflicts
Often, conflict between roles leads to internal rivalry, which takes up a lot of time and energy. For example, during a natural disaster, a rescuer will first go to help his own family, adhering to the role of parent and spouse. Only after making sure his family is safe does it come time to serve.
The same applies to dealers selling alcohol or other drugs. As a parent, he does not want his child to be poisoned by this filth, but as a businessman, he cannot resist the sweet call of profit. Types of social status differ in the significance they have for their owner. The most important thing is to choose the role that is the main one at the moment, thereby eliminating the underlying internal contradictions that arise.
Types of social statuses, examples
Their range is quite wide. There are statuses received at birth, and others acquired during life. Those that society ascribes to a person, or those that he achieves through his own efforts.
The basic and passing social status of a person is distinguished. Examples: the main and universal one, in fact, is the person himself, then comes the second - this is the citizen. The list of main statuses also includes consanguinity, economic, political, and religious. The list goes on.
Episodic - a passerby, a patient, a strike participant, a buyer, an exhibition visitor. That is, such statuses for the same person can change quite quickly and repeat periodically.
Religion[edit]
Wealth is not the only social characteristic that determines a person’s status. Religion is also a factor. If a person's family identifies with a particular religion, be it Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, etc., it can usually be assumed that that person follows the same religion as their biological or adoptive parents. A person's religion or lack of religion becomes part of the status attributed to him. The social norms of a particular religion may have ascribed statuses that are different from those accorded by society as a whole because followers are ascribed status based on the religious doctrines that guide them.
Ascribed status can also be closely related to host status, as both are related to what one is born into. Major status is a broader term that includes more topics than the status being attributed.
Prescribed social status: examples
This is what a person receives from birth, biologically and geographically given characteristics. Until recently, it was impossible to influence them in any way and change the situation. Examples of social status: gender, nationality, race. These set parameters remain with a person for life. Although in our progressive society they have already taken aim at changing gender. So one of the listed statuses to some extent ceases to be prescribed.
Much of what is related would also be considered a prescribed species. This is father, mother, sister, brother. And husband and wife are already acquired statuses.
Role conflict
When a person occupies a high position in one group and is at the bottom of the hierarchical ladder in another, conflict is inevitable. It can be internal, when a person experiences discomfort in silence, or it can develop into confrontation with colleagues. Examples of role conflict are common, such as when an older person is an errand boy for a younger boss. Or when this boss is on vacation with friends who treat him with a certain contempt, not at all like his subordinates.
If a man's social status is high, he will try by all means to maintain it. Of course, there will always be people who are not satisfied with their position and want to rise higher and gain greater significance in society. This creates competition within the group, which allows the strongest and fittest members of society to make their way to the top.
Achieved status
This is what a person achieves himself. By making efforts, making choices, working, studying, each individual ultimately comes to certain results. His successes or failures are reflected in the way society assigns him the status he deserves. Doctor, director, company president, professor, thief, homeless person, tramp.
Almost every achieved social status of an individual has its own insignia. Examples:
- for the military, security forces, internal troops - uniform and shoulder straps;
- doctors wear white coats;
- people who have broken the law have tattoos on their bodies.
Caste system[edit]
Castes are an example of a stratification structure based on assigned status. [8] Although each caste system works differently, usually everyone is born into a specific caste, and the parents' caste usually determines the status of their children, regardless of ability or merit. The ranks of the caste system may include:
- priests and scientists
- rulers, warriors and those involved in defense and administration
- traders, merchants and people involved in agricultural production
- laborers, servants
- those involved in the slaughter of animals or the disposal of wastewater
Roles in society
A person’s social status will help to understand how this or that object will behave. We constantly find examples and confirmation of this. Expectations in the behavior and appearance of an individual depending on his membership in a certain class are called social role.
Thus, the status of a parent obliges him to be strict but fair to his child, to bear responsibility for him, to teach, to give advice, to prompt, to help in difficult situations. The status of a son or daughter is, on the contrary, a certain subordination to parents, legal and material dependence on them.
But, despite some patterns of behavior, every person has a choice of what to do. Examples of social status and its use by an individual do not fit one hundred percent into the proposed framework. There is only a scheme, a certain template, which each individual implements according to his abilities and ideas.
It often happens that it is difficult for one person to combine several social roles. For example, a woman’s first role is a mother, wife, and her second role is a successful businesswoman. Both roles require an investment of effort, time, and full dedication. A conflict arises.
An analysis of the social status of an individual and an example of his actions in life allow us to conclude that it reflects not only the internal position of a person, but also affects his appearance, manner of dressing and speaking.
Let's look at examples of social status and the standards associated with it in appearance. Thus, the director of a bank or the founder of a reputable company cannot appear at work in sweatpants or rubber boots. And the priest should come to church in jeans.
The status that a person has achieved forces him to pay attention not only to appearance and behavior, but also to choose his social circle, place of residence, and study.
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Prestige
Not the least role in the destinies of people is played by such a concept as prestige (and positive, from the point of view of the majority, social status). We can easily find examples in the questionnaire that students of all high schools write before entering higher education institutions. They often make their choice based on the prestige of a particular profession. Nowadays, few boys dream of becoming an astronaut or pilot. And once upon a time it was a very popular profession. They choose between lawyers and financiers. This is how time dictates.
Conclusion: a person develops as an individual in the process of mastering different social statuses and roles. The brighter the dynamics, the more adapted to life the individual will become.
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