What perspective is illustrated by the seemingly contradictory realities that we live in a society where people's ascribed characteristics (race, class, sex) are the best determinants of where people will end up, and a society in which we believe anyone can make it if he or she works hard enough.

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The perspective illustrated is "Both/and," which acknowledges the coexistence of structural determinants like race, class, and sex in determining social outcomes, alongside the cultural belief in meritocracy, where hard work can lead to success. This perspective recognizes the complexity of societal dynamics without choosing one definitive explanation over another.

What Perspective Is Illustrated by the Seemingly Contradictory Realities That