NURSING ANM AND GNM

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: -Race, sex, birth order, and ethnicity are all examples of ascribed statuses. In contrast, our achieved statuses are positions that we have earned or chosen. Our achieved statuses are largely dictated by our abilities, skills, and life choices. Lionel’s achieved statuses include being a doctor, husband, and father.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ascribed statuses are statuses born with-e.g., race, sex, etc. Achieved statuses are gained throughout life-e.g., mom, athlete, spouse, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.