When Malcolm X's eighth grade teacher ignored Malcolm's academic and social successes and dismissed his desired career goal of lawyer and instead suggested he become a carpenter,the teacher was viewing Malcolm's race as a(n)
A)achieved status.
B)master status.
C)ascribed status.
D)assigned status.

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The teacher viewed Malcolm's race as a master status, which is a status that dominates others and thereby determines a person's general position within society. In this case, Malcolm's race was seen as the overriding characteristic, overshadowing his individual talents, achievements, and aspirations.

When Malcolm X's Eighth Grade Teacher Ignored Malcolm's Academic and Social