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Ascribed And Achieved Statuses in Sociology

Ascribed And Achieved Statuses in Sociology – There are two ways for individuals to gain status in society: by ascription or achievement. Some statuses are unavoidable for individuals, while others are more or less freely chosen by individuals. Linton uses the concepts of “ascription” and “achievement” to describe this status distinction. Some statuses are “achievement”…

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