Societies in which ascribed statuses have been prevalent include______________?
Correct answer: D. A and C only
- A. estate systems in feudal Europe
- B. industrial societies like the United States
- C. occupationally-based caste systems as in pre-modern India
- D. A and C only
Explanation
Feudal estates and caste systems rely heavily on ascribed status, which is assigned by birth rather than earned through achievement. Both examples in A and C therefore apply, making D correct.
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