There are micro aspects of social structure such as statuses and roles. Often, ordinary people are not even aware of their existence. Expectations are like norms. Viewing life simply in terms of roles that people occupy, one begins to see all life as if it were a stage play. A. Ascribed Status Vs.
Ascribed statuses are involuntary .
One is born with ascribed status such as race or sex. Age is also an ascribed status. Achieved status, on the other hand, is earned. It is based on merit. Unlike a stage play, however, we do not define roles.