GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
CONCEPT OF SOCIALISATION
Question
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A status can be either ascribed or achieved. What does ascribed mean?
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Something which you go on to do.
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Something you are given.
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Something which you are born as.
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None of the above
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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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