Ascription Occurs When

question 3

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Industrialized Countries

Nations characterized by a significant level of industrialization, with a major portion of the economy based on manufacturing and services.

Democracy

A form of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.

Postmaterialist Argument

This argument suggests that as societies become more economically developed, their citizens increasingly prioritize values such as environmentalism, equality, and personal freedom over material or economic concerns.

Liberal Democracies

Political systems characterized by free and fair elections, rule of law, protection of rights and freedoms, and the separation of powers.