An important component of social structure is status, or the recognized position that a person occupies within society. Societies recognize two kinds of status, one attached to a person from birth called status and the other based on a person's specific actions called status.

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Ascribed status is the one attributed to a person from birth, such as social class or race, while achieved status is based on a person's actions or accomplishments, such as education or occupation. Therefore, A) ascribed/achieved is the best choice. None of the other choices accurately reflect the two types of status recognized in society.

An Important Component of Social Structure Is Status, or the Recognized