What are achieved and ascribed statuses?

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Edik · Answer 1 · 2020-07-14T01:55:59+0000

Achieved status is a social position a person takes on voluntarily that reflects both personal ability and merit.

Ascribed status is the social status a person is assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life.

What are achieved and ascribed statuses?

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