Kaitlyn is a 65-year-old white woman and, as such, certain ...

[Pea0909berry]

Kaitlyn is a 65-year-old white woman and, as such, certain attitudes and behaviors are expected of her in her small New England town.
 
  Those statuses over which she has no control and yet lead others to have certain expectations of her would be considered her
   a. master status.
  b. ascribed status.
  c. achieved status.
  d. role.

Question 2

For many people, the fact that President Obama is African American is his _____, the characteristic that has the greatest significance for social identity.
 
  a. defining quality
  b. master status
  c. ascribed status
  d. achieved status

[whitcassie]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. ascribed status

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. master status

[Pea0909berry]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bigcheese9]

Great answer, keep it coming