What is an ascribed status?

A. A status that a person has little or no choice about occupying
B. A status that a person chooses
C. A status that a person earns, as when a successful law student becomes a lawyer
D. A position of dominance in a society
E. A status based on standardized test scores


A. A status that a person has little or no choice about occupying

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What will be an ideal response?

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