Jorge is a male born to Mexican American parents; he was assigned these positions at birth. He is an adult and-if he lives long enough-will someday become an "older adult," which is a(n) __________ status received involuntarily later in life.

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An ascribed status is one that is assigned to an individual at birth or later in life and is not based on individual achievement or choice. Being an older adult is an ascribed status because it is based on factors such as age and lifespan, rather than individual achievement or choice.

Jorge Is a Male Born to Mexican American Parents; He