Who among the following has an ascribed status?
A) A college graduate
B) A student
C) A customer
D) An athlete
E) An African American

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An ascribed status is a social position a person is born into, such as race or ethnicity. Being an African American is an example of an ascribed status because it is a characteristic individuals are born with and not something they can change or achieve through their actions.

Who Among the Following Has an Ascribed Status