Social stratification

Get your Social stratification notes for BSC Applied Sociology in easy-to-understand language. This guide covers the key concepts from your syllabus, perfect for exam prep and free to download in pdf format.

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Introduction to Social StratificationDefinition, universal feature, hierarchy, inequality
Characteristics of Social StratificationSocially patterned, universal but variable, persistent, supported by beliefs, affects life opportunities, involves inequality
Forms of Social StratificationCaste system, class system, estate system, status hierarchy

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What is social stratification? Social stratification is the systematic ranking of people in a society based on wealth, power, prestige, or birth, creating layers of inequality.

How is caste different from class? Caste is a closed, hereditary system where status is ascribed at birth and cannot change, while class is more open and based on factors like income and occupation.

Why is stratification important in sociology? It helps understand inequality, social mobility, and how privilege persists across generations.

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