ascription

Etymology

noun

1. The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something.
   And was thy breath A pure and sweet ascription to His praise? 1846, Lydia Sigourney, Voice of Flowers, The Winter Hyacinth, page 7
   Since antiquity, Jewish tradition has softened the image by interpreting the word [zonah] as "innkeeper," one who "provides food" (/zun/). There is no reason, however, to doubt the ascription of harlotry. 2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary
2. (sociology) The stratification of people according to inborn characteristics (such as race or sex) outside of their control.