G12 Sociology Status

Social - Status and Structure

G12 Sociology

Multiple Choice

What does social structure determine?

• Roles and statuses

• Social behavior

• Social institutions

• Social networks

Everyone Has Status

Status helps define who and what a person is in relation to others within the same social structure.

Multiple Choice

Why does status matter?

• Helps define who and what a person is!

• Status is irrelevant because everyone has the same opportunities
• Status only matters for people who are insecure
• Status doesn't matter at all, it's just a social construct

Types of Status

Ascribed status refers to a position in a social structure that is assigned or given to a person.

Achieved status is a position in a social structure that is earned or chosen.

Multiple Choice

Which kind of status is assigned or given to you?

• Rank
• Achieved

• Level
• Ascribed

Multiple Choice

Which kind of status is earned or chosen by you?

• Rank
• Achieved

• Level
• Ascribed

Difference ?

Achieving a status is possible only if people have control over their lives and a range of choices.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between Ascribed and Achieved status?

• The main difference is that ascribed status is assigned at birth or involuntarily, while achieved status is earned through individual effort and choices.
• Ascribed status is only applicable to certain individuals, while achieved status applies to everyone
• There is no difference between ascribed and achieved status
• Ascribed status is earned through individual effort and choices, while achieved status is assigned at birth or involuntarily

Why is it important?

The relative ranking of different statuses within a society is a key to understanding its social structure.

Status Set?

A status set is all the statuses that a person occupies at any particular time, while master statuses are those that influence most other aspects of a person’s life.

Multiple Choice

How many different status's can one person have?

• 1

• 2

• 100

• ∞