Stacey's __________ status of being white was assigned to her at birth and she can do little to change being racially identified as white.

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Ascribed status refers to the social status a person is assigned at birth or assumes involuntarily later in life. It contrasts with achieved status, which is a social position a person takes on voluntarily that reflects personal skills, abilities, and efforts. Stacey's racial identity as white is an example of an ascribed status because it is something she was born with and cannot change.

Stacey's __________ Status of Being White Was Assigned to Her