Question

___________ is usually voluntary while ___________ is assigned by others.

Answer 1

Group affiliation, or membership, is usually voluntary. Stratification, however, is assigned by others. Individuals

Answer 2

The correct answer here is D.

In most cases, like almost all cases, group affiliation is voluntary and the individual voluntarily becomes a part of the group. Status on the other hand is largely assigned by others as status is defined as the relative respect/competence that is assigned and according to other people and members of the society.