lesson 8: social stratification

Question 1

THE PATTERNS OF SOCIAL INEQUALITY.
THERE ARE NO SOCIETIES TODAY THAT ARE COMPLETELY EQUAL

Answer 1

social stratification

Question 2

REFERS TO THE VALUE OF A PERSON’S MONEY AND OTHER ASSESTS. THOSE WHO BELONG IN THE HIGHER CLASSES USUALLY POSSESS A GREAT DEAL OF WEALTH, WHEREAS THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE FOR THOSE AT THE BOTTOM.

Answer 2

wealth

Question 3

BEING AFFLUENT ALSO PROVIDES
INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO POSITIONS OF POWER. THIS IS WHY.
A LARGE NUMBER OF POLITICIANS IN THE PHILIPPINES ALSO HAPPEN
TO COME FROM WEALTHY FAMILIES
THAT HAVE FINANCIAL ABILITY TO FINANCE POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.

Answer 3

power

Question 4

IS EQUATED WITH THE AMOUNT OF RESPECT THAT AN INDIVIDUAL COMMANDS BASED ON HIS OR HER OCCUPATION OR
SOCIAL POSITION.
WELATH AND PRESTIGE CAN
REINFORCE EACH OTHER IN THE CYCLE.

Answer 4

prestige

Question 5

Contrary to popular belief, social class is more than just about how much money you’re making.

Answer 5

social class

Question 6

Three primary social classes exist in the Philippines

Answer 6

the low-income class, the middle-income class, and the high-income class.