Achieved Status

Definition of Achieved Status

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Achieved Status: A position in a social structure that has been attained by the individual as a result of their individual abilities, work and personal involvements. While occupational statuses are generally achieved, often in a competitive process, one can also achieve more personal statuses, for example ‘married’ is an achieved status. See: STATUS, ASCRIBED in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.

Achieved Status: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Achieved Status. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada