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Race and sex are both examples of ascribed status.
True
What are some examples of achieved status?
Being a professional athlete, becoming a lawyer, elected as President, and being a parent.
How are ascribed and achieved status similar?
They both have rights, obligations, behaviors, and duties that people of certain positions are expected to perform.
How are they different?
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What does status describe?
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Becoming the new King is an achieved status.
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When do people perform their roles?
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What are your achieved and ascribed statuses?
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Achieved and ascribed status form roles that individuals use to carry out their entire lives.
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Why is it important to learn these two statuses?
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Study Notes
Ascribed vs Achieved Status
- Ascribed Status: A social position assigned at birth or involuntarily acquired, such as race and sex.
- Achieved Status: A social position that is attained through personal effort, skill, or choices, like being a professional athlete or parent.
Similarities
- Both statuses come with specific rights, obligations, behaviors, and duties expected of individuals according to their social position.
Differences
- Control: Ascribed status is beyond individual control and is neither earned nor chosen; achieved status is earned or chosen based on individual capabilities and efforts.
Role Performance
- Individuals perform their roles during interactions with others, reflecting their statuses in social settings.
Examples of Status
- Personal statuses may include roles such as teammate, student, friend, son/daughter, honor student, manager, or pilot.
Importance of Understanding Status
- Learning about ascribed and achieved status is crucial for navigating social interactions and responsibilities appropriately in life.
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Test your knowledge on ascribed and achieved status with these flashcards. Explore how they differ and the examples of each. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of social status concepts in sociology.