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Roles

Role play: create a mini drama which portrays all


of the 5 categories of roles.
Duration: 5-10mins
Definition: A role is a set of behavioral expectations associated
with a given status:
Role expectation is a groups or society definition
the way a specific role ought to be played.

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Role performance is how a person actually plays the role

Role conflict occurs when incompatible role demands are


placed on a person by two or more statuses held at the same
time. E.g: Arise from the dual responsibilities of job and family

Role strain - occurs when incompatible demands are built


into a single status that a person occupies. E.g: The challenges that
students need to face.

Role exit - occurs when people disengage from social roles


that have been central to their self identity.

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