NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In sociological terms, race and colour are examples of
A
ascribed status
B
Achieved status
C
a classless society
D
open stratification
Explanation: 

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: -An ascribed status is a position in a social group that one is born into or have no control over. This is different from achieved status, which a person earns based on their choices or their efforts. Examples of ascribed status include gender, eye color, race, and ethnicity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The status is a position that is neither earned by the person nor chosen for them. Hence, daughter is ascribed status.

Detailed explanation-4: -Race, gender, and ethnicity are examples of ascribed statuses. is a social position attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts, such as becoming a corporate executive or graduating from college. dominates other statuses and thereby determines a person’s general position within society.

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