Status, in sociological terms, refers to any of the full range of socially defined positions that an individual can occupy within a large group or society. Statuses provide a framework for social organisation and interaction, as they come with associated roles, expectations, rights, and obligations that guide how individuals are expected to behave in different social contexts. As mentioned previously, statuses can be either ascribed, assigned to an individual at birth or involuntarily, or achieved, attained through personal effort or choice. An individual typically holds multiple statuses simultaneously, forming their status set, and one status may become more significant than others in shaping their social identity and interactions; this is known as a master status.