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asd123 · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

The primary distinction between a caste system and a class system is that under a caste system:

a. there is more inequality than under a class system.
b. only one type of reward (status) is used.
c. ascribed statuses that are fixed throughout a lifetime are the major criteria used to rank individuals.
d. occupation is used as the chief criterion for membership.

Question 2

Which of the following is an ascribed status?

a. parent
b. female
c. friend
d. doctor