A social position that is fixed by birth or inheritance is called:
A) an achieved status.
B) an ascribed status.
C) a social structure.
D) an identity.

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An ascribed status is a social position that is assigned to an individual at birth or through inheritance, such as their race, gender, or social class. It is not something that can be earned or achieved through individual effort.

A Social Position That Is Fixed by Birth or Inheritance