GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
CONCEPT OF SOCIALISATION
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Question
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ascribed status
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achieved status
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master status
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active status
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Detailed explanation-1: -An ascribed status is a position in society that a person has as a result of their birth or other circumstances over which they have no control. Ascribed status examples include sex, race, ethnicity, ability, ancestry, and caste.
Detailed explanation-2: -For example, many people see homelessness as an achieved status-the result of poor work ethic and irresponsible lifestyle choices. However, some sociologists have argued that hopelessness can often be considered to be an ascribed status.
Detailed explanation-3: -For most people, if they have children, being a parent is their master status. However, as a high school student, your master status could be student, your religious preference, athlete, etc. In an abstract way, your master status is the status that defines you. Some people do not get to “choose” their master status.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.