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The Theater of Life: Observing Social Roles and Status Page 1: Introduction On a crisp Monday morning, I decided to spend my day observing the interplay of roles and status in various social settings. Inspired by Erving Goffman’s notion of life as a stage where everyone performs their roles, I sought to understand how these roles and statuses shape behavior, interactions, and relationships. As I traversed through a home, a school, and a workplace, the intricate dynamics of social roles and status unfolded before me. Page 2: Understanding Role and Status In sociology, a role refers to the expected behaviors, obligations, and privileges attached to a social status. For instance, a teacher’s role includes educating students and maintaining discipline. A status is a recognized position within a social structure, such as being a parent, student, or manager. Status can be ascribed (assigned at birth, like gender or ethnicity) or achieved (earned, such as a promotion at work). These conce...