Social Stratification Flashcards
It refers to the way in which society is divided into different social classes or groups based on factors such as well wealth, occupation, education and power
Social Stratification
is based on birth and is prevalent in societies like India where individuals are born into a specific caste that determines their social status and opportunities
Caste Stratification
Is based on economic factors such as income and wealth
Class stratification
it creates inequality leading to poverty and limited opportunities for those at the bottom of the social ladder
Social stratification
_____ stated that social stratification is a result of the conflict between bourgeoisie and the proletariat
Karl Marx
what’s the theory of Karl Marx
Karl Marx’s Theory of Class Struggle
they’re known as the owners of the means of production in karl marxs theory
Beurgeoisie
theyre known as the working class
Proletariat
_____theory of social class argues that social stratification is not only Based on economic factors but also on factors such as prestige and status
Max Weber’s Theory of Social Class
Max Webers 3 dimensions of social Stratification
- Class
- Status
- Power
____ is an import factor of social stratification.
Education