Marlin is a 33 year-old male and an avid swimmer.He has competed in several national championships.Marlin is also the father of three young children,and is married to Peggy,a computer engineer.Marlin and Peggy live in the suburbs and own a nice home.Marlin's gender is an example of a/n _____ status.
A) achieved
B) earned
C) ascribed
D) master
E) role

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Marlin's gender was assigned to him at birth and is therefore an ascribed status. His achievements as a swimmer and his role as a father and husband are examples of achieved statuses. Earned and master are not applicable terms in this context.

Marlin Is a 33 Year-Old Male and an Avid Swimmer