An ascribed status is a social position
A. that is part of an honorary title given to a person by a leader in that person's specific culture.
B. assigned to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics.
C. attained by a person either through that person's own efforts or through the application of wealth.
D. that can only be learned through years of either extensive education or field experience.
Answer: B
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