Which of the following is an example of an achieved status?
A) Mother
B) Brother
C) Latino
D) Teenager
E) Woman

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Achieved status refers to a social position that a person can acquire based on merit; it is a position that is earned or chosen. "Mother" is an achieved status because it is a role that one assumes through personal choice and effort, unlike the other options which are ascribed statuses.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Achieved