An achieved status is a social position conferred at birth or received involuntarily later in life based on attributes over which the individual has little or no control (such as race/ethnicity, age, and gender).

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An achieved status is a social position that an individual attains voluntarily, often through personal effort, choice, or merit, unlike an ascribed status, which is assigned at birth or involuntarily later in life.

An Achieved Status Is a Social Position Conferred at Birth