Twelve field studies of specific social roles are used to show particular aspects of role enactment. The author uses the symbolic interaction perspective, along with sociological and social psychological theory to illustrate how people assimilate roles, enact the expected behaviour, or deal with unacceptable roles. The roles played by new army recruits, priests in a protest movement, and indigenous leaders in a poverty programme are among those researched. A framework for analyzing role enactment, and hints about studying roles in the field are also provided.
- ISBN10 0803920296
- ISBN13 9780803920293
- Publish Date 28 October 1983
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 February 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 283
- Language English