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Status and Role in Groups

Author: Julie Tietz
Video Transcript
Terms to Know
In-Group

The group in which a given person identifies himself or herself to be a member.

Out-Group

The group in which a given person does not identify himself or herself to be a member.

Role

A sense of “owning” responsibility or the right to make meaningful contributions in a group or situation.

Status

A state of "rank" or ascription of value and importance in a given situation.