Ascribed status is usually involuntary and often assigned at birth.Achieved status is voluntary and often based on merit,ability,or achievement.What sort of status would you expect to find in a closed system?
A) some ascribed status, but mostly achieved status
B) mostly ascribed status
C) only achieved status
D) an even mixture of both achieved and ascribed status

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In a closed system, social mobility is limited and positions are predetermined. Therefore, most of the status is ascribed and based on birth or family background.

Ascribed Status Is Usually Involuntary and Often Assigned at Birth