Asked by mireia lópez on May 05, 2024
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Which of the following statuses demonstrate that it is difficult to draw a firm line between ascribed and achieved statuses?
A) Occupation and education
B) Social class and gender
C) Age and occupation
D) Being a parent and being a student
Ascribed Statuses
Social positions a person is born into, such as race, gender, and family background, as opposed to achieved statuses, which are acquired through personal effort.
Achieved Statuses
Social positions that individuals gain through their own efforts, skills, or accomplishments, as opposed to those inherited or assigned at birth.
Social Class
A division of a society based on social and economic status.
- Discriminate between ascribed and achieved statuses and apprehend their significance in shaping social identity.
Verified Answer
AC
Alvira Chayne FloresMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Social class and gender are both examples of statuses that are both ascribed and achieved. While social class is largely ascribed (determined by an individual's family background and upbringing), an individual's income and occupation can also be considered achieved statuses. Similarly, while gender is typically seen as an ascribed status, an individual's gender identity and gender expression can also be considered achieved statuses.
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between ascribed and achieved statuses and apprehend their significance in shaping social identity.