Ascribed statuses are those which are fixed for an individual at birth. Ascribed statuses that exist in all societies include those based upon sex, age, race ethnic group and family background. Similarly, power, prestige, privileges, and obligations always are differentially distributed in societies...
Social interaction theory is used to explain how people interact and respond to one another. Learn about this theory and understand the concept of status, including ascribed, achieved, and master statuses. Explore the differences between statuses and roles. ...
In contrast to achieved status, an ascribed status is given by birth. Nothing is done to achieve or maintain this social status. For example, the title and responsibilities of the first child in a family are given automatically at birth. This individual is referred to as the ''firstborn.'...
A. (1986). Influence of ascribed and achieved social statuses, values and rewards on job satisfaction among community college faculty. Community/Junior College Quarterly, 10(2), 113-122.Influence of Ascribed and Achieved Social Statuses,Values andRewards on Job Satisfaction among Community College ...
Achieved Statuses Achieved statuses are those which the individual acquires during his or her lifetime as a result of the exercise of knowledge, ability, skill and/or perseverance. Occupation provides an example of status that may be either ascribed or achieved, and which serves to differentiate ...