It turned out that the social the status inherited by humans from their parents are more likely than health and appearance. The fact was established by scientists in the study, which was attended by students Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
When scientists talk about inheritable social status They have in mind that parents pass seed for the appropriate level of financial prosperity, health and the type of work - It is for these criteria were assessed volunteers included in the study. With The authors emphasize the fact that they do not yet know whether there is any the connection between social status and human genes.
The conclusion social status . received in inheritance It may be perceived as a scandalous statement. According to his logic, it turns out that a person born in a family of modest social the situation can only rely on the same unenviable status own life. But is it really?
Experts sociologists say that every person is a member of various social groups and, accordingly, the owner of a variety of different statuses. That status that the person or his entourage considered major, called the principal status - is, as a rule, professional or family status or membership in the group, where the person He has achieved the greatest success.
Note, in turn, that the above-mentioned study was conducted among the students who were the offspring the so-called elite, as well as people with high incomes. Given this fact, it is easier to imagine why among these groups in society social status It is advantageously factor inheritance.
Recall that the status divided into prescribed (derived by birth) and achieved (which acquired purposefully). At the same time, according to experts, what a free society, the less important are the prescribed statuses and more IMPORTANT - achieved. And, accordingly, vice versa. (READ MORE)
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When scientists talk about inheritable social status They have in mind that parents pass seed for the appropriate level of financial prosperity, health and the type of work - It is for these criteria were assessed volunteers included in the study. With The authors emphasize the fact that they do not yet know whether there is any the connection between social status and human genes.
"Social status It is influenced by many factors: education, income parents social environment. It is likely that part of social behavior a person depends on the genes, "- the researchers suggested.
The conclusion social status . received in inheritance It may be perceived as a scandalous statement. According to his logic, it turns out that a person born in a family of modest social the situation can only rely on the same unenviable status own life. But is it really?
Experts sociologists say that every person is a member of various social groups and, accordingly, the owner of a variety of different statuses. That status that the person or his entourage considered major, called the principal status - is, as a rule, professional or family status or membership in the group, where the person He has achieved the greatest success.
Note, in turn, that the above-mentioned study was conducted among the students who were the offspring the so-called elite, as well as people with high incomes. Given this fact, it is easier to imagine why among these groups in society social status It is advantageously factor inheritance.
Recall that the status divided into prescribed (derived by birth) and achieved (which acquired purposefully). At the same time, according to experts, what a free society, the less important are the prescribed statuses and more IMPORTANT - achieved. And, accordingly, vice versa. (READ MORE)
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