2 - Characteristics of Social Stratification
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Define social stratification.
💡 Hint: What does it mean when we say 'structured inequality'?
Explain what we mean by the term 'universal' in social stratification?
💡 Hint: Is there any society that does not have a form of stratification?
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Social stratification refers to:
💡 Hint: What does 'structured' imply about the organization of society?
True or False: Social stratification is unique to Western societies.
💡 Hint: Consider if you can name societies that have different forms of stratification.
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In a society with strict caste systems, analyze how inherited status can impact an individual's life opportunities.
💡 Hint: Consider how the caste you are born into affects your career choices.
Evaluate the role of social mobility in relation to social stratification. Can individuals truly change their strata?
💡 Hint: What societal factors can assist or hinder mobility?
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