Ascribed statuses may be based on an individual's
A)race,gender,and age.
B)age,educational achievements,and gender.
C)employment status,age,and race.
D)gender,race,and social class.

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Ascribed statuses are those that a person is born with or cannot change, such as their race, gender, and age. Option B is incorrect as educational achievements are typically achieved statuses, not ascribed statuses. Option C only includes employment status as an ascribed status, and social class is typically achieved rather than ascribed. Option D includes social class which is typically achieved rather than ascribed.

Ascribed Statuses May Be Based on an Individual's