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귀속지위
A social position a person is assigned at birth or involuntarily later in life. It contrast with 'achieved status' (성취지위) gained through effort.
Examples in context
조선 시대에는 신분이라는 귀속지위가 개인의 삶을 결정했다
In the Joseon Dynasty, the ascribed status of rank determined an individual's life
현대 사회에서는 귀속지위보다 성취지위의 중요성이 커졌다
In modern society, the importance of achieved status has grown over ascribed status
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