Explain what a status is, and define the concepts ascribe, ...

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Explain what a status is, and define the concepts ascribe, achieved, and master status.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The young Hegelians, including Marx, argued that
 
  a. ideas and beliefs determine the nature of social life.
  b. social structure determines ideas and beliefs within society.
  c. all societies must have religious commitments.
  d. religion provides members of a society with a sense of common unity.
  e. the economic structure of a society has not relationship to its religion.

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Answer to Question 1

A status is a position a person occupies within the social structure. When the position is bestowed and not earned or chosen it is termed an ascribed status. Achieved statuses are those that are earned or chosen. A master status is a position that influences all other aspects of a person's life. A master status may be ascribed or achieved.

Answer to Question 2

B