Race,gender,ethnicity,class,and age are all examples of what kind of status?
A) traditional
B) emergent
C) ascribed
D) achieved

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Ascribed status is a social position that is assigned to an individual based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, ethnicity, class, and age. It is not something that an individual can choose or achieve but is instead assigned at birth or through other external factors. Therefore, the best choice is C, ascribed.

Race,gender,ethnicity,class,and Age Are All Examples of What Kind of Status