In some societies, the social rank of each member is determined by who his or her parents are. What can we probably say about this society?
A) It is egalitarian.
B) It is ranked.
C) It is authoritarian.
D) It is reciprocal.

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The fact that social rank is determined by parents indicates that the society is ranked, meaning that there are hierarchical social classes and individuals are allotted a specific place in that hierarchy based on their background.

In Some Societies, the Social Rank of Each Member Is