Ascribed vs achieved status with school examples.

Ascribed vs achieved status with school examples.

• A. Ascribed status is inherited or assigned, such as age or family background; Achieved status is earned, such as top grades or captaincy.
• B. Ascribed status is earned by effort, while achieved status is inherited.
• C. Both are fixed roles that cannot change.
• D. School contexts do not illustrate these concepts.

Answer: (A)