Ascription often implies that someone is responsible for something, even if not directly stated.

Implying Responsibility

Ascription can suggest blame or misconstrued intentions, so it's used cautiously in sensitive contexts.

Negative Connotations

In literature, ascription is used to endow characters or objects with qualities, enhancing storytelling.

Ascription can denote roles or traits given by culture, often fixed from birth and difficult to change.

Ascription might carry hidden judgments or stereotypes, depending on the culture and context.

Ascription can contribute to one's identity, particularly when labels reflect societal or familial expectations.