In a Caste System, One's Place in the Stratification System

question 74

Multiple Choice

In a caste system, one's place in the stratification system is a(n) _____ status; in a class system, one's place in the stratification system is a(n) _____ status.

• A) achieved; ascribed
• B) master; achieved
• C) ascribed; master
• D) ascribed, achieved

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Definitions:

Social Identities

An individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in social groups, such as cultural, ethnic, or organizational identities.

Self-Concepts

The collection of beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions that an individual holds about themselves.

Self-Identities

The recognition and understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires as distinct from the perceptions of others.

Internalized Attitudes

Personal views and feelings that individuals have deeply incorporated into their belief systems, often influencing their behavior unconsciously.