2.2.2 - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
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Practice Questions
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Define social stratification in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how different groups are arranged in society.
What is an ascribed status?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors determine your status from birth.
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What does social stratification examine?
💡 Hint: Look for the term that relates to inequalities.
True or False: In a caste system, status is generally ascribed.
💡 Hint: Think about how caste affects social standing.
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Examine a specific instance where social stratification led to a negative outcome in your community. Propose solutions to mitigate these effects.
💡 Hint: Focus on how structured inequalities manifest locally.
Compare the impact of historical caste systems to modern class systems on social mobility. Discuss implications for current policies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how historical perspectives shape current social policies.
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