Compare and contrast achieved and ascribed status
What will be an ideal response?
Both of these are types of social ranking associated with stratified societies, but
achieved is status based on the individual's own efforts and abilities, while ascribed is
status by virtue of one's birth.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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