Question

One status tends to take rank above all others. The status that plays the greatest role in shaping a person’s life and determining his or her social identity is called a(n) a. achieved status. c. master status. b. ascribed status. d. professional status Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

Answer: c. Master status

Explanation:

Master status is known to be the position which a person is identified and recognized with. It is a status which a person earns due to the characteristics exhibited by him or her and which affect how people relate with him or her. It is of great significance in the existence of an individual because it makes him or her to be aware, conscious and understand the society in which he or she lives. Furthermore, it has great impact on the social identity of an individual. Thus, master status can be based on sex, religion, race, education, age, position and so on.