When Malcolm X's eighth grade teacher ignored Malcolm's academic and social successes and dismissed his desired career goal of lawyer and instead suggested he become a carpenter, the teacher was viewing Malcolm's race as a(n)
A. master status.
B. ascribed status.
C. assigned status.
D. achieved status.
Answer: A
Sociology
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