Answered: What are the characteristics of status?

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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What are the characteristics of status?

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The definition of social status was put forward by Max Weber. Max Weber believed that the groups in the society were formed based on status or status honour. Honour can be defined as the respect, distinction, and esteem that an individual gets from the community.

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Status is an individual's position in a group and is usually interlinked with some social interaction restriction. An individual has several statuses according to the relationship with an individual. The status can be conflicting and incompatible according to the circumstances.

The characteristics of social status are-

It is determined by the cultural trends of society.
The importance of a status position is determined by how people perceive it.
Every status position has some socially dictated roles and duties associated with it.
Classification of status in a society often acts as an important source of stratification.
Status determines an individual's social position.
Status often forms a hierarchical structure in a society.