'Ascriptive identity are very hard to shake off." Identify the reason behind the same.

A. It is accidental, unconditional and yet almost unescapable belonging that we can often be emotionally attached to
B. It gives meaning to our world
C. It defines our sense of self
D. It is what we become
E. It is universal in nature

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C, E