Students in primary school are expected to address their teachers as "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Ms. [surname]" rather than by their first names. When students follow the rules and refer to their teacher as "Miss May" for example, with which of the following sociological terms are they performing consistently?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Students addressing their teachers with titles like "Miss May" are adhering to role expectations, which are the behaviors and actions expected from individuals in specific social positions.

Students in Primary School Are Expected to Address Their Teachers