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Intro to Sociology

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Role conflict occurs when an individual experiences incompatible demands from two or more statuses they hold within their social networks, causing stress and difficulty in fulfilling the expectations of each role. It is a common phenomenon in complex societies where individuals often juggle multiple social positions simultaneously.

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