Meera was chosen captain of her college cricket team for her skill and hard work. Which of the following statements about Meera are correct?
(A) Meera's position is an example of achieved status.
(B) Meera has a higher status than the other players, although all are equally important for the team's success.
(C) Meera's position is an example of ascribed status, as it was given to her by others.
(D) As a member of the college team, Meera also enjoys the status associated with that team.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, B and D only
(A) Meera's position is an example of achieved status. — Correct. Status gained because of expertise or hard work is achieved status. Meera was chosen for her skill and effort.
(B) Meera has a higher status than the other players, although all are equally important for the team's success. — Correct. Even within a group, members differ in prestige and status. A captain ranks higher than the other players, though each one matters for success.
(C) Meera's position is an example of ascribed status, as it was given to her by others. — Incorrect. All status is a position given by others, so that alone does not make it ascribed. Ascribed status comes from something like seniority.
(D) As a member of the college team, Meera also enjoys the status associated with that team. — Correct. By being members of a group, people enjoy the status associated with that group. Meera shares in the standing of her college team.
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