Which description corresponds to the concept of social status?
A) the behavioural feature of the combined effects of a person's socioeconomic position,level of education,sex,gender,age,and ethnicity
B) a social position that is assigned to a person through compliance with social norms,values,beliefs,and social location
C) a recognized social position that exists independently of any given individual who may occupy it
D) an acknowledged social position conferred upon an individual at birth,but influenced by variables such as socioeconomic station,level of education,sex,gender,age,and merit

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Social status refers to a recognized social position that exists independently of any given individual who may occupy it, such as occupation or membership in a particular social group. It is different from social class or socioeconomic status, which are determined by individual characteristics such as education, income, and occupation. A and D describe factors that may influence social status, but do not capture the concept itself. B describes how social positions are assigned, but does not differentiate between social status and other types of social positions.

Which Description Corresponds to the Concept of Social Status