Anna is a female born to Mexican American parents;she was assigned these positions at birth. She is an adult and,if she lives long enough,will someday become an "older adult," which is a(n)
Status received involuntarily later in life.

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Anna's gender and ethnicity were assigned to her at birth and are therefore ascribed statuses. Becoming an "older adult" is also something that will be assigned to her based on her age, making it another ascribed status.

Anna Is a Female Born to Mexican American Parents;she Was