1.1 - Definition (Ogburn and Nimkoff)
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What is social stratification?
💡 Hint: Think about how society is organized.
Provide one criterion for social stratification.
💡 Hint: Consider how people are ranked.
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What does Ogburn and Nimkoff define social stratification as?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'enduring' in their definition.
True or False: Social stratification is only based on economic factors.
💡 Hint: Consider other forms of status.
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Analyze how social stratification impacts educational opportunities within a society.
💡 Hint: Consider how funding and access differ by area or income.
Compare and contrast social stratification in rural versus urban settings.
💡 Hint: Think about the different economic drivers in both environments.
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