What are Social Roles?

The video discusses social roles, their importance in society, and how they guide expectations. It explores role conflict, where multiple roles lead to conflicting expectations, and role strain, where a single role causes internal conflict. Examples include gender roles in professions and cultural challenges faced by minorities. The concept of role exit is introduced, detailing the process of leaving a role central to one's identity. The video concludes by highlighting the dual impact of social roles on individuals and society.

Explain the concept of role exit as developed by Helen Rose Fuchs Ebaugh.

What are the four stages of role exit?

In what ways can social roles have both positive and negative effects on individuals?