A Master Status Is a

question 98

Multiple Choice

A master status is a

• A)category used by sociologists for any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society.
• B)social position attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts.
• C)status that dominates others and thereby determines a person's general position within society.
• D)series of social relationships linking a person directly to others and therefore indirectly to still more people.

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Definitions:

Electoral Stability

The condition in which an electoral system maintains consistent patterns in voter behavior and party strength over time.

Voter Stability

The extent to which voters remain loyal to a particular political party or candidate over multiple election cycles.

Party Allegiance

The loyalty of an individual or group to a specific political party, often influencing voting patterns and political actions.

New Deal Democratic Coalition

A political coalition formed during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, consisting of various demographic groups that supported the New Deal and the Democratic Party.