Which of the following describes the primary mechanism that transforms race and gender into subjective rankings that are higher or lower in status and so produce inequalities?

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The primary mechanism that transforms race and gender into subjective rankings that are higher or lower in status and so produce inequalities is when there is a correlation between a valued/devalued quality that takes on a status value in social situations. For example, historically, lighter skin has been attributed to higher status, creating a hierarchy based on race. Similarly, certain qualities associated with masculinity have historically been valued over qualities associated with femininity, creating a gender hierarchy.

Which of the Following Describes the Primary Mechanism That Transforms