Match each term to the correct definition or description. Terms may be used more than once.
1. Master status
2. Ascribed status
3. Achieved status
A. an involuntary status a voluntary status a status one earns or in some other way acquires
B. a status one is born into a status that dominates other people’s perceptions
Answer:
2. Ascribed Status = Involuntary Status
3. Achieved Status = Voluntary Status
Explanation:
Ascribed status is defined as a social status that is involuntary such that, one is given, naturally without an individual earning or chosen the status by him/herself, instead, it was assigned by birth. For example, Age, Sex, Race
Achieved Status on the other hand, is a social status characterised by its voluntary status, such that an individual earned the status by virtue of merit, and not that it was assigned to him or her. For example One's profession such as Medical Doctor, Lawyer, etc.
However, Master Status is the social status of an individual which can either be ascribed or achieved, such that it stands out or over ride others. It is a status that describes the characteristics of an individual such as Unemployment status, Marital status, Disability status etc.
