Which of the following best describes "master status"?
A) a social position that a person acquires by birth
B) the collection of social positions that a person occupies at any one time
C) an expectation of how a person should behave in a situation
D) a social position that is especially important for a person and serves as a focal point of the person's social identity

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A master status is a social position that is particularly significant for an individual and serves as a central point of their social identity, often overshadowing other statuses they hold.

Which of the Following Best Describes "Master Status