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"status discrepancy" is a misunderstanding of the sociolgical term in the study of social stratification, "status inconsistency," later to become "status crystallization." Example: a wealthy person who is poorly educated and votes green party.

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What is the term for social position that is received at birth or involuntarily assumed later in life?

ascribed status


What is the primary difference between ascribed status and a achieved status?

Ascribed role of status is something that comes to you as a result of inheritance. In contrast achieved role or status is something that comes to you because of what you have done or accomplished.


What status refers to the primary status position one has in the eyes of others?

Master status refers to the primary status position one has in the eyes of others. It is a label that carries significant weight and shapes how an individual is perceived and treated in society.


What does status mean in sociology?

Status a position that a person occupies within a social structure. Mainly who and what we are in relation to others who are similar to us. There are two main types of status's: ascribed status and achieved status. Ascribed status is a position that is neither earned nor chosen but rather one that is assigned like gender and age. Achieved status is a position that is earned or chosen like marrying or working at a certain job.


Social stratification is based on ascribed status.?

Social stratification can be based on both ascribed status (such as race, gender, and family background) and achieved status (such as education, occupation, and income). Ascribed status is a social position that is given to individuals at birth, with little or no opportunity to change, while achieved status is based on the individual's efforts and abilities. Both types of status can influence a person's position in the social hierarchy.