A social position taken on voluntarily or acquired through effort is called a(n) ______.

A. role
B. status
C. ascribed status
D. achieved status


D. achieved status

Sociology

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The pattern of structured inequities is called social stratification

a. true b. false

Sociology

According to labeling theorists, which of the following leads to prejudicial treatment of the disabled?

a. government-aided employment opportunities for the disabled b. preferential treatment of siblings with disability by family members c. nationwide charities that raise funds for the disabled d. society's attachment of stigma to many forms of disability

Sociology

Mead's stages, in their correct order, are a. imitation, sensorimotor, operational

b. preoperational, play, concrete operational. c. sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational. d. imitation, play, game.

Sociology

On average, how much did low-income parents contribute to their children’s educational expenses in 2014-2015?

a. $4,300 b. $6,000 c. $9,700 d. $15,000

Sociology