Question

Prestige or high standing in the eyes of other members of the society is known as :
1.) Social Influence
2.) Social Equality
3.) Social Status
4.) Social Class​

Answer 1

OPTION C)   Social Status

EXPLANATION:  

• Social status, also called status, the relative rank that an individual holds, with attendant rights, duties, and lifestyle, in a social hierarchy based upon honors or prestige. Culture bonds, family ties religion, race, gender, and occupation are all factors when examine social status.
• FOR EXAMPLE, many societies place higher esteem on some races or religions than on other.
• Different occupations bring different forms of respect, but occupation is not the only indicator of social status.
• A status may be divided into two types:
• Ascribed status and achieved or earned status.
• Ascribed status is given to us by virtue of birth.
• And achieved status is earned based on merit.