Which of the following is an ascribed status?
A) Physician
B) Daughter
C) Employee
D) Friend

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An ascribed status is a status that is assigned to an individual at birth or is beyond their control, such as their gender or race. Being a daughter is an example of an ascribed status. A physician, employee, and friend are all examples of achieved statuses, which are statuses that an individual acquires through their own efforts and choices.

Which of the Following Is an Ascribed Status