CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

CONCEPT OF SOCIALISATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A status can be either ascribed or achieved. What does ascribed mean?
A
Something which you go on to do.
B
Something you are given.
C
Something which you are born as.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ascribed status is a term used in sociology that refers to the social status of a person that is assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life. The status is a position that is neither earned by the person nor chosen for them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ascribed statuses are statuses born with-e.g., race, sex, etc. Achieved statuses are gained throughout life-e.g., mom, athlete, spouse, etc. When one of these statuses overpowers the others it can be determined as one’s master status.

Detailed explanation-3: -social status Ascribed status is typically based on sex, age, race, family relationships, or birth, while achieved status may be based on education, …

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