What does status mean in sociology?

Status a position that a person occupies within a social structure. Mainly who and what we are in relation to others who are similar to us. There are two main types of status's: ascribed status and achieved status. Ascribed status is a position that is neither earned nor chosen but rather one that is assigned like gender and age. Achieved status is a position that is earned or chosen like marrying or working at a certain job.