1.3. Specialization and Role Allocation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by a low grid society?

   Hint

   Think about equality and lack of hierarchy.

2. 2.

   Define ascribed status.

   Hint

   Consider roles based on family background.

3. 3.

   What is the primary characteristic of low grid societies?

   • High levels of specialization
   • Equal participation across groups
   • Strict hierarchies

   Hint

   Think about equality vs. hierarchy in societies.

4. 4.

   True or False: In high grid societies, allocations of roles are based on achieve status rather than ascribed status.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the definition of ascribed status.

5. 5.

   Design a model of a society that embodies characteristics of a low grid environment and explain how roles are allocated.

   Hint

   Consider how cooperation and support structures would function.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a historical example of a high grid society and discuss the social implications of such a structure.

   Hint

   Think about how societal roles affected individual lives.