Ascription occurs when:
A)one ethnicity develops negative stereotypes about a rival ethnicity.
B)a particular quality or characteristic is assigned at birth.
C)national identity becomes powerful enough to weaken ethnic identities.
D)ethnic identity becomes intertwined with the pursuit of sovereignty.
E)ethnic conflict enhances ethnic divisions.

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Ascription refers to the assigning of qualities or characteristics based on an attribute that a person is born with, such as ethnicity, race, gender, or social class. An example of ascription is the assigning of certain traits to individuals based solely on their ethnicity, such as assuming that all individuals of a certain ethnicity are good at math or have a particular temperament. This type of ascription can lead to stereotypes and discrimination.

Ascription Occurs When