Social Stratification §

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• Social Structure: Social stratification is a fundamental aspect of the overall social structure, shaping the distribution of resources, opportunities, and power within a society.
• Social Inequality: Social stratification refers to the systematic inequalities in society, leading to social inequality.
• Structural Mobility: Structural mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups between social strata due to changes in the overall social structure or economic conditions.
• Social Justice: Social justice movements aim to address and reduce the inequalities and injustices resulting from social stratification.
• Techno-Dystopian: Techno-dystopias can feature stark social stratification, with a divide between the technologically privileged and underprivileged.
• Social Class: Social stratification divides society into different social classes based on factors like wealth, income, education, and occupation.
• Intergenerational Mobility: Intergenerational mobility refers to the movement of individuals or families between social strata across generations, either upward or downward.
• Intersectionality: Intersectionality examines how different forms of social stratification, such as race, class, gender, and disability, intersect and create unique experiences of privilege or marginalization.
• Social Capital: Social capital, or the resources and advantages derived from social networks and relationships, can be influenced by an individual’s position within the social stratification system.
• Social Hierarchy: Social stratification creates a hierarchical structure in society, with some groups having more power and resources than others.
• Social Exclusion: Social stratification can lead to the exclusion of certain groups from accessing resources, opportunities, and full participation in society.
• Social Mobility: Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups between different social strata or classes.
• Meritocracy: Meritocracy is a principle that aims to distribute resources and opportunities based on individual merit, rather than ascribed status or social stratification.
• Social Stratification Theories: Various sociological theories, such as functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism, offer different perspectives on the causes and consequences of social stratification.
• Caste System: The caste system is an extreme form of social stratification based on hereditary status, prevalent in some societies.
• Power and Privilege: Social stratification results in unequal distribution of power, resources, and privileges among different social groups.
• Social Conflict Theory: Social conflict theory views social stratification as a result of the unequal distribution of resources and power, leading to conflict between different social groups.
• Socioeconomic Status: Socioeconomic status is a measure of an individual’s or family’s social and economic standing, which is influenced by social stratification.
• Social Reproduction: Social reproduction refers to the perpetuation of social stratification and the transmission of social status, resources, and opportunities from one generation to the next.
• Cultural Capital: Cultural capital, or the knowledge, skills, and dispositions valued by the dominant culture, can contribute to social stratification and the reproduction of social inequalities.