Wealth | Income |
Property ownership | Ownership of status symbols such as sports cars |
Height | Occupation |
Profession | Personal presence |
Career | Job title |
Formal authority | Workplace prestige |
School prestige | Memberships |
Social popularity | Physical appearance |
Beauty | Style |
Fashion | Relationships |
Intelligence | Fitness level |
Health status | Fame |
Notoriety | Influence |
Power | Leadership roles |
Aristocratic titles | Ancestry |
Cultural heritage | Nationality |
Language | Neighborhood |
Age | Family |
Marital status | Talents |
Knowing high status people | Downplaying yourself with confidence |
Coolness | Rebelliousness |
Buying high status brands | Academic achievements |
Ascribed Status
Ascribed status are things that you are born with or that change involuntarily. Common examples include age, race, nationality, physical abilities, physical characteristics, appearance and gender. For example, an individual may be proud of their national identity, height, youth or good looks.Authority
Formal authority to control resources, processes, organizations, teams and rules. For example, the Prime Minister of a nation has a great deal of authority.Leadership
The ability to influence and motivate people beyond your formal authority. For example, a technologist who is widely respected and followed by technology professionals.Position
A formal position in society such as a monarch or a prestigious job title at well known firm.Wealth
Wealth and displays of wealth such as wearing expensive fashion brands or living in an posh area.Fame
People who are often discussed by others. For example, a celebrity who is often covered in the media.Popularity
Status that an individual gains from knowing people. For example, an individual with many friends or someone who knows high status individuals such as celebrities.Membership
Membership in a social group such as a subculture. Groups may form unique systems of social status that differ from those of society. For example, a subculture that respects people who consume resources responsibly.Accomplishments
Accomplishments such as education level or a high level of achievement in a profession or hobby.Intelligence
Individuals who are perceived as intelligent may earn social status.Social Skills
Individuals who are good with people tend to be perceived as higher in status. For example, an individual who is funny and outgoing may be perceived as popular.Coolness
Self-confidence and a personal presence that people perceive as fashionable, stylish or authentic.Altruism
A reputation for doing good things for people and/or the environment.Honors
Honors such as awards and recognition.Summary
The following are common types of social status.
Overview
Social status is about perceived respect from others. Respect is something that people tend to intensely want and need.
| Overview: Social Status | ||
Type | ||
Definition (1) | The social standing of a person as compared to others in a group or situation. | |
Definition (2) | The respect that an individual enjoys in a social group or situation. | |
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