Concept, Characteristics, and Forms of Social Stratification Quiz
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What does social stratification refer to?

  • How people can be distinguished from one another
  • The historical character of all societies
  • The way people are ranked and ordered in society (correct)
  • The unequal treatment of people based on their social status

    • What is social differentiation?

  • How people can be distinguished from one another (correct)
  • The unequal reward of wealth, authority, power, and prestige
  • The ranking of people in a society
  • The individual’s position in the social structure

    • How is social stratification different from social differentiation?

  • Social differentiation refers to how people can be ranked and ordered in society.
  • Social differentiation refers to the ranking of people in a society
  • Social stratification is the way people are ranked and ordered in society. (correct)
  • Social stratification refers to how people can be distinguished from one another.

    • What is the meaning of status in the context of social stratification?

    <p>The individual’s position in the social structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the indicators of social stratification according to the text?

    <p>The unequal treatment of people based on their social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'institutionalized inequality' in the context of social stratification?

    <p>Unequal treatment of people based on their social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ascribed statuses?

    <p>Statuses assigned by society without regard to abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does power refer to?

    <p>Ability to influence other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is wealth defined?

    <p>Amount of resources a person has</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source of income is considered an ascribed status?

    <p>Inherited wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are dwellings categorized based on the text?

    <p>Based on construction and appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the social position of a person to a large extent?

    <p>Occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is attached to power, prestige, and wealth based on the text?

    <p>Kinship or family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are achieved statuses?

    <p>Statuses earned through talent and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does prestige refer to?

    <p>Person’s position in the society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of sources of income mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inherited wealth, earned wealth, salaries, wages, professional fees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Stratification

    • Refers to the hierarchical arrangement of groups or individuals in a society based on their access to resources, power, and prestige
    • Involves institutionalized inequality, where social positions are ranked according to wealth, power, and prestige

    Social Differentiation

    • Refers to the process of distinguishing individuals or groups based on their unique characteristics, such as education, occupation, or lifestyle
    • Does not necessarily involve ranking or inequality

    Key Concepts

    • Status: Refers to an individual's position or rank within a social hierarchy, which determines their access to resources and opportunities
    • Indicators of social stratification: Wealth, power, prestige, education, occupation, and income
    • Institutionalized inequality: Refers to the way social institutions, such as education and employment, perpetuate and reinforce social inequality
    • Ascribed statuses: Refers to social positions or roles assigned to individuals based on characteristics they were born with or acquired involuntarily, such as age, gender, or family background
    • Power: Refers to the ability to exert control over others or resources
    • Wealth: Refers to the accumulation of valuable resources, such as money, property, or assets

    Sources of Income

    • Ascribed status: Inheritance, which is considered an ascribed status because it is based on family background
    • Examples of sources of income: Wages, salaries, investments, and entrepreneurship

    Dwellings

    • Categorized based on factors such as location, size, and quality, which affect the social status of their occupants

    Determinants of Social Position

    • To a large extent, an individual's social position is determined by their family background, occupation, and education

    Attached to Power, Prestige, and Wealth

    • Social status: Factor that is closely tied to power, prestige, and wealth

    Achieved Statuses

    • Refers to social positions or roles achieved through individual effort, talent, or merit, such as occupation or education

    Prestige

    • Refers to the respect, admiration, and esteem associated with a particular social position or status

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