Question

When a single person holds two or more social positions and each position demands an action which is contradictory to other. This situation is called or known as:

• A. Role exit
• B. Role conflict
• C. Role strain
• D. Role reversal

Hint:

Different roles clash → Role Conflict Same role pressure → Role Strain

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
In sociology, individuals perform multiple roles based on their social positions. Conflicts may arise when expectations clash. Key terms:
• Role conflict: Conflict between roles of different statuses
• Role strain: Conflict within the same role
• Role exit: Leaving a role
• Role reversal: Exchange of roles

Step 1: Understanding the situation.
The question states:
• One person
• Multiple social positions
• Contradictory expectations

Step 2: Identifying correct concept.

• Role strain → within same role (not correct)
• Role exit → leaving role (not correct)
• Role reversal → switching roles (not correct)
• Role conflict → clash between roles (correct)

Step 3: Real-life example.
A person who is both:
• A doctor (needs to work late)
• A parent (needs to spend time at home) This creates conflicting expectations → role conflict.

Step 4: Conclusion.
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