Expectation States Theorists Define Status Structures As

Expectation states theorists define status structures as:

A) beliefs within society about the relative abilities of different groups" which can be ranked from low to high
B) external ratings of group members provided by a person or institution perceived as a legitimate authority
C) established relations among group members in which one or more individuals has power of others
D) subjective rankings of group members based upon their perceived likelihood of moving the group toward the successful completion of its goals
E) the dominance hierarchy that naturally forms among individuals once they get to know one another