The Meaning of Citizenship Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles Section Reading Support Transparency Section Outline I. Playing Social Roles II. Roles as Expected Behaviors III. Level of Participation IV. The Citizen Role 1 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles Main Idea Key Terms Social roles are part of our everyday lives. We play many different social roles. Each one requires a certain kind of behavior. Each also requires a certain level of participation over the course of our lives. Social roles 2 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles Playing Social Roles Everyday Roles Mother, daughter, husband, or son Social Roles Peoples’ roles when interacting in society Citizen Roles Our Many Social Roles We are born into many roles, but some roles are the result of choice. 3 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship: Section 3 The Seven Social Roles 4 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles Roles as Expected Behaviors Your Roles The way you play a role depends on how you want to play it, and what kind of person you are. Changing Roles Sometimes people play the same roles in different ways, depending on the situation. Roles may overlap with each other. Roles may conflict with each other. 5 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles Level of Participation Choice Only you can decide how actively you are going to pursue a given role. Consequences You must accept the consequences of participating or not participating. Most people find that, when they participate fully in a role, they feel satisfaction and a better sense of who they are. 6 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles The Citizen Role Active Participants Americans have the choice to play the “citizen role” at whatever level they like. Contributing to the Common Good Participation leads to a better society for all. Priorities Only you can decide how much time and energy to spend on being a contributing citizen. 7 of 8

The Meaning of Citizenship: Section 3 Section Reading Support Transparency 8 of 8