Achieved Status

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As a human, we have many statuses. Some of my statuses include being a good student, an aunt, and a livestock exhibitor. These are just a few of many statuses that encompass my life.
A good student is an achieved status. Throughout my life I have worked each and every day towards being a good student. I give my best effort to every project, study, do my homework, and strive for greatness. Another status that I have achieved is being a livestock exhibitor. This status has been achieved by hard work, help from mentors, and a great amount of time. The Opposite of an achieved status is an ascribed status. My ascribed status is being an aunt to six little children. A master status is the status that primarily defines oneself. My master status

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