Which of the following statements is true about an individual's ascribed status?
A. According to Ferdinand Tönnies, Gesellschaft places more emphasis on ascribed statuses than Gemeinschaft.
B. An individual can attempt to change the traditional constraints associated with his or her ascribed status but, in most cases, can do little to change the status.
C. An individual must do something to acquire an achieved status-go to school, learn a skill, establish a friendship, or invent a new product.
D. Both "bank president" and "prison guard" are ascribed statuses, as are "lawyer," "pianist," "sorority member," "convict," and "social worker."
Answer: B
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