Systems of stratification based primarily on an ascribed status typically
A) allow virtually no social mobility.
B) encourage social mobility.
C) strive to lower inequality.
D) have little or no inequality.

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Systems of stratification based primarily on an ascribed status, such as caste system, generally do not allow social mobility. Individuals are placed in their social position at birth and cannot move up or down in the hierarchy based on their individual achievements or efforts.

Systems of Stratification Based Primarily on an Ascribed Status Typically