2. Stratification
Referred as to the “hierarchy of inequality”.
-can be viewed as functional for the social order.
-can also cause conflict, however different social strata
with opposing interests can clash with one another
over goals and resources.
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3. 1. Economic dimension
2. Power dimension
Refers to the inequalities in the distribution of
material products, resources and even the
control of means of production.
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Refers to inequality of chances the individuals
are afforded to impose and realize their own
will on communal action even against the
resistance of others who are participating in
the action.
4. 3. Prestige dimension
Is the distinction or reputation arising from
success, achievement, rank or wealth.
It is defined as a “relative value ascribed to a
status irrespective of who occupies it”.
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5. Estate Stratification system
Was associated with feudal societies during the
MiddleAges and this was based on the family’s
relation to land.
Caste Stratification system
As ascribed at birth. Castes are hereditary systems
of ranks, usually dictated on the basis of religious
belief.
Is very rigid- close system.
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6. Class Stratification System
Is a social based primarily on economic position
and based on various closely related factors-
wealth, the power derived from wealth, and “life
chances” to improve an individual’s income.
Are marked by unequal distribution of wealth
and power.
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7. Karl Marx, as a revolutionary and social
scientist, was interested in stratification in all
types of human societies. He focused his
primary concern on the working class. Marx
observed that social relations in any given
period depend, to a great extent, on those
who control the basic mode of economic
production.
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8. Bourgeoisie or the capitalist class
Who owns the means of production.
Proletariat
The working class.
the class of wage-earning workers in
society.
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9. MaxWeber, a German
sociologist, held that no single
characteristic(such as class)
totally defines an individual’s
position within the stratification
system.
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10. Class
Refer to people who have similar levels of wealth and
incomes.
Status
Refer to people have the same prestige or
lifestyle, independent of their class positions.
Power
Is the ability to exercise one’s will over others.
Normally stems from membership in an influential
group.
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11. Refers to movement up or down
the socio-economic ladder. As
members occupy relative
positions or rank, social mobility
can be measured by assessing
the degree of success or failure
people experienced in a lifetime.
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12. social advancement: the ability or desire to
move to a higher social class and acquire
greater wealth, power, or status.
movement to lower status: movement to a
lower status, social class, or income bracket.
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13. As a movement of an individual from one
social position to another of the same rank.
Refers to the movement of an individual from
one social position to another 0f a different rank.
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14. Involves changes in social position of children
relative to their parents.
embraces changes in an individual’s social
position within his adult life.
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15. In one society, class is
determined by material
possession; in another, education
and occupation ; while in
others, prestige and esteem.
Generally, it may be assumed that one’s position
or class is determined by
wealth, income, education, and occupation. Even
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