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EXPERIENCES WITH ROLE TAKING AND ROLE CONFLICTS

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Role refers to the behavioral attributes an individual is expected to follow when they occupy a social position or status.  Role taking is a circumstance in which a person imagines himself in the shoes of others in order to reflect on his own behaviour. Humans can put themselves in other people's shoes and predict their conduct, which leads to the development of self-awareness. As far as I remember, my first time taking up a role was when I used to play doctor with my friends. We would pretend to operate on a patient and work as seriously as if our friend was genuinely losing his/ her life. Even then, at about the age of 5, we understood how important stepping up is.  Thus, role-taking involves studying the perspectives of others.  Role-playing is a crucial element of children's early development because it helps them comprehend each other and the world around them. Children who are given extensive opportunities to role play and who have advisors who can supplement their preten