• It is given to a person by society, mostly at birth, such as a person’s nationality, racial background, gender, and age. • It often has social or cultural meanings. • Mostly, we CANNOT change ascribed status.
• It is given to a person by society, mostly at birth, such as a person’s nationality, racial background, gender, and age. • It often has social or cultural meanings. • Mostly, we CANNOT change ascribed status.