An ascribed status is one that:
A) stands out within a status set.
B) a person has little or no control over.
C) is written in an official record.
D) a person works to accomplish.

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Ascribed status refers to the status that an individual receives at birth or involuntarily assumes later in life. In other words, it is a status that a person has little or no control over, such as age, race, gender, and family background. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

An Ascribed Status Is One That