Social Role Theory highlights the bridge between individuals and society through what concept?

• A. Genetic predispositions
• B. Unconscious drives
• C. Roles and role relationships that bridge individual to society
• D. Attachment styles

Answer: (C)

Social Role Theory centers on how people connect with society through the roles they occupy and the relationships that define those roles. The idea is that behavior is guided by the expectations attached to social positions—like student, parent, or worker—and by how those roles relate to one another. These roles create a bridge because they translate individual actions into patterns that are recognized and reinforced by others, shaping and reflecting social norms and structures.

Genetic predispositions describe biology rather than the social scaffolding that links individuals to society. Unconscious drives come from internal motivational systems not specific to the social role framework. Attachment styles focus on early relationship patterns rather than the societal role-based interactions that connect individuals to broader social systems.