A woman occupies roles as both a criminal prosecutor and a mother. If viewed in the court room, she is seen as callous, direct, and hard, but when viewed playing with her child at home, she is seen as caring and affectionate. Which concept below best

describes this situation?

a. Role expectation
b. The social construction of reality
c. Backstage
d. Social structure


Answer: B

Sociology

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