Liz runs on the track team.She is a sociology major and has three roommates.Liz has two sisters and one brother.Liz enjoys watching movies and swimming.Which of the following is Liz's ascribed status?
A) female
B) track team member
C) sociology major
D) roommate
E) movie watcher

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Liz's gender, being female, is an example of an ascribed status because it is a characteristic assigned to her at birth over which she had no control. Being a track team member, sociology major, roommate, and movie watcher are examples of achieved statuses because they are based on her individual efforts and choices.

Liz Runs on the Track Team