The struggle of women and ethnic minorities to change certain discriminatory practices concerns ?
Correct answer: B. ascribed statuses
- A. role strain
- B. ascribed statuses
- C. master statuses
- D. role conflict
Explanation
Gender and ethnic identity are commonly treated ascribed statuses because they are assigned at birth or involuntarily acquired. Discrimination based on these statuses motivates struggles for social change.
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