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    social status

    noun

    • 1. a person's standing or importance in relation to other people within a society: "families of a higher social status"
  2. social status, the relative rank that an individual holds, with attendant rights, duties, and lifestyle, in a social hierarchy based upon honour or prestige. Status may be ascribed—that is, assigned to individuals at birth without reference to any innate abilities—or achieved, requiring special qualities and gained through competition and ...

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  3. Social status is the relative level of social value a person is considered to possess. [1][2] Such social value includes respect, honor, assumed competence, and deference. [3] On one hand, social scientists view status as a "reward" for group members who treat others well and take initiative. [4] This is one explanation for its apparent cross ...

  4. Jan 2, 2024 · Defining Status. In sociology, status refers to the social position or rank a person holds within a group or society. It is a measure of the standing of individuals or groups relative to others, and it influences both social interactions and the distribution of resources and power. A person’s status can be understood in two key forms ...

  5. Feb 20, 2021 · Social status refers to the honor or prestige attached to one’s position in society. It may also refer to a rank or position that one holds in a group, such as son or daughter, playmate, pupil, etc. One’s social status is determined in different ways. One can earn his or her social status by his or her own achievements; this is known as ...

  6. position in a social hierarchy. “the British are more aware of social status than Americans are”

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  8. social status. the relative prestige, authority, and privilege of an individual or group. Social status can be determined by any number of factors—including occupation, level of education, ethnicity, religion, age, rank, achievements, wealth, reputation, authority, and ancestry—with different groups and societies stressing some qualities ...

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