Ascribed Status expresses a social position of a person gained without personal effort, achieved by birth, and generally does not change. Person’s age, gender, race, ethnic origin, homeland, parents’ homelands, birthplace are given social position or status which are achieved ascriptively. For example, age is a factor that affects an individual’s social status in the family and the society. Elders have more respected and reputable position considering children and youth in the society. Children and adults cannot change their ages to earn such respect and reputation. Therefore, the correct option is B.