From Another Prospective, Fun Facts About an International Student
From Another Prospective, Fun Facts About an International Student
Jun Ying Introduction to Sociology
Dr. Susan L. Williams
23 June 2013
On my honor as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.
Introduction and Definition of Key Terms
In this modern society, everyone has his role, and it is a must to play it well in order to have a place in this world, which requires years of observation and practice. From my understanding, status is something that speaks for me and leaves people with a first impression. It might be a stereotypical impression, especially for ascribed status, but people’s view will vary from time to time, based on personal’s behavior. And for achieved status, everyone has their own performance, which adds variety to this society. It is very essential for each individual to balance between their achieved status and ascribed status so that as a person, he can keep his integrity as well as build up his character and personality, which can be also referred as personal role in society.
Statuses and Roles
Achieved Status and Corresponding Roles
I have several achieved status, such as student, employee, and puppy owner, and here I want to talk about my major one, as a student. This is the last summer for me to be a student, and so far I have been as a student for 18 years. After my gradation, I will transfer to a full- time employee and end my student life, which is the main reason I picked this achieved status of mine. Since 18 years experience, I have come to know by myself that there is no requirement for me to be excellent and superior among my prior, but I need to try my best and challenge my own limits. I always remember that when I was young, my family told me that everyone has their own advantages. For example, I am really good at analyze the timing for an opportunity and work with people. I believe it is better for me to develop the good in me instead of making up the
Jun Ying Introduction to Sociology
Dr. Susan L. Williams
23 June 2013
On my honor as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.
Introduction and Definition of Key Terms
In this modern society, everyone has his role, and it is a must to play it well in order to have a place in this world, which requires years of observation and practice. From my understanding, status is something that speaks for me and leaves people with a first impression. It might be a stereotypical impression, especially for ascribed status, but people’s view will vary from time to time, based on personal’s behavior. And for achieved status, everyone has their own performance, which adds variety to this society. It is very essential for each individual to balance between their achieved status and ascribed status so that as a person, he can keep his integrity as well as build up his character and personality, which can be also referred as personal role in society.
Statuses and Roles
Achieved Status and Corresponding Roles
I have several achieved status, such as student, employee, and puppy owner, and here I want to talk about my major one, as a student. This is the last summer for me to be a student, and so far I have been as a student for 18 years. After my gradation, I will transfer to a full- time employee and end my student life, which is the main reason I picked this achieved status of mine. Since 18 years experience, I have come to know by myself that there is no requirement for me to be excellent and superior among my prior, but I need to try my best and challenge my own limits. I always remember that when I was young, my family told me that everyone has their own advantages. For example, I am really good at analyze the timing for an opportunity and work with people. I believe it is better for me to develop the good in me instead of making up the