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What is the sociological term for the process by which people end up in any given position in the stratification system?
 
  a. Stratification achievement
 b. Ascription
 c. Status attainment
 d. Goal orientation

Question 2

When Bob is engaged in work that sustains life such as elder and child maintenance he is doing _____.
 
  a. nonwage labor
  b. care work
  c. public labor
  d. non labor work



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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