Gender, Ethnic, and Age Stratification Have One Thing in Common

question 36

Multiple Choice

Gender, ethnic, and age stratification have one thing in common. They are all

• A) ascribed statuses.
• B) achieved statuses.
• C) less important than other statuses in the system of stratification.
• D) different from social class membership.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Identity

Ethnic identity is the sense of belonging to a specific ethnic group, characterized by shared cultural heritage, language, religion, and traditions.

European Immigrants

Individuals who have moved to a new country from Europe, whether for economic, political, or social reasons.

Hispanic Americans

Americans of Spanish-speaking heritage, originating from Latin American countries or Spain, contributing to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the United States.

Ecological Theory

A framework in the social and biological sciences that explores how organisms interact with their environment and the impacts of these interactions on both the organisms and their habitats.