Which of the following is NOT an ascribed status?
A) sex
B) age
C) criminal
D) brother

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Ascribed statuses are attributes that an individual is born with or that are assigned to them later in life and are beyond their control. Sex (male or female) and age are examples of ascribed statuses, as they are determined by biological factors. Being a brother is also an ascribed status, as it is determined by one's family relationships. However, criminal is not an ascribed status, as it is a label applied based on an individual's actions and behavior, rather than an inherent characteristic or relationship.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Ascribed Status