Achieved statuses

Definition

Achieved statuses are positions in society that are acquired through one's own actions, efforts, or accomplishments, rather than being born into them. They reflect personal skills, abilities, and efforts.

Related terms

Ascribed Status: Positions in society that are assigned at birth and do not change during an individual's lifetime.

Social Mobility:

The ability to move up or down the social ladder within a society, often influenced by achieved statuses.

Meritocracy:

A social system in which individuals' success and social position are based on their talents, efforts, and achievements