Val and Nichole live in the same county in the United States. Val is wealthy, and attends a private high school with class sizes under 18 that offers art, music, foreign language, and advanced courses. In addition, Val takes private music lessons, gymnastics, and is involved in a children's theater program. In contrast, Nichole's family is poor. She attends a public school in a poor neighborhood with most class sizes over 30 and offers remedial courses, but no advanced courses. Art and music courses are minimal. Val and Nichole's life differences are based on
A. legacy preference.
B. social mobility.
C. caste system.
D. ascribed status.
Answer: D
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