Thursday, April 2, 2009

What is status?

Status is your appearance in the world. Status refers to the relative rank that an individual holds this may refer to rights duties and lifestyle in a society based upon honor or prestige. Status has two different types that come along with it achieved and ascribed. The word status refers to social stratification. People with higher status are usually more accomplished than those with lower status. Money and fame contribute to this factors tremendously. Knowing influential and prestigious people gives you high status. Money give you power. Power and money give you status.