In __________ stratification systems, individuals are allowed to earn positions through their abilities and efforts.
A) ascribed
B) closed
C) achieved
D) mobile

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Achieved stratification systems are based on an individual's abilities and efforts to earn positions, rather than being determined by ascribed characteristics or being closed off to certain groups. In such systems, social mobility may also be possible as individuals can move up or down the social ladder based on their achievements.

In __________ Stratification Systems, Individuals Are Allowed to Earn Positions