Which of the following statements is true about a master status?
A. It is a series of social relationships that link a person directly to others and therefore indirectly to still more people.
B. It is a social position attained by a person largely through his or her own effort.
C. It is a status that dominates others and thereby determines a person's general position within society.
D. It is a term used by sociologists to refer to any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society.
Answer: C
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