Question

Whereas ________ is an ascribed (born into) status; ________ is an achieved status?

1) Race, Gender
2) Age, Nationality
3) Religion, Education
4) Family, Occupation

Answer 1

Option (4), An ascribed status is one that is assigned at birth, like family, while an achieved status, like occupation, is obtained through an individual's actions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sociologists use the term status to describe the responsibilities and benefits that a person experiences according to their rank and role in society. Ascribed statuses are those you do not select and are typically assigned at birth, such as race or gender, while achieved statuses are earned by an individual through their actions, such as through education or occupation. Therefore, the answer to the question 'Whereas ________ is an ascribed (born into) status; ________ is an achieved status?' is 4) Family, Occupation.