Which of the following statements about the class system is incorrect?
A) Status is based on access to and ownership of resources.
B) The boundaries are more distinct than in a caste system.
C) In part, the type of work one does determines one's class.
D) Status comes at least partly through achievement.

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The statement "The boundaries are more distinct than in a caste system" is incorrect. In a caste system, the boundaries between different social groups are fixed and rigid, whereas in a class system, the boundaries are more fluid and can be permeable.

Which of the Following Statements About the Class System Is