Question

A single dad begins his day by making breakfast and putting his daughter on the school bus. Then he heads to his office where he works as an attorney. Later that day he serves as a coach for his daughter’s soccer team. These are examples of:

Answer 1

Answer: Social role

Explanation: This dad is an example of engaging in multiple related activities throughout the day, representing a social role. According to social role theory, such activities are linked and are made up of certain behaviors, obligations, rights, beliefs that interfere with a particular social concept and determine social status. In addition to duties, these activities also include freely chosen obligations, but regardless, they must all be fulfilled and faced.