Ray is an African American who is currently enrolled at a four-year university where he is studying social work. Which of the following is his achieved status?
A) social worker
B) male
C) African American
D) college student

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Ray's achieved status is being a college student because it is related to his personal effort and choices. Being male and African American are examples of ascribed statuses, which he was born with and did not choose. Social worker is not an achieved status because he has not yet completed his studies to become one.

Ray Is an African American Who Is Currently Enrolled at a Four-Year