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Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic systems of stratification that have historically existed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic systems of stratification that have historically existed?
- Slavery
- Monarchy (correct)
- Caste
- Estate
Which of the following is NOT an example of opportunities that are unequally distributed due to social stratification?
Which of the following is NOT an example of opportunities that are unequally distributed due to social stratification?
- Health
- Education
- Wealth
- Beauty (correct)
Which of the following systems of stratification is characterized by individuals being owned by others?
Which of the following systems of stratification is characterized by individuals being owned by others?
- Slavery (correct)
- Class
- Estate
- Caste
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Study Notes
- Social stratification refers to structured inequalities between groups in society.
- It can be compared to geological layering with a hierarchy of privileged and less privileged.
- Inequality of power and advantage is central to sociology.
- Opportunities for health, longevity, security, education, work fulfillment and political influence are all unequally distributed.
- Historically, four basic systems of stratification have existed: slavery, caste, estate and class.
- Slavery is an extreme form of inequality in which some individuals are owned by others.
- Estate characterized feudal Europe.
- Caste and class are systems of social stratification.
- The book "Understanding Society" deals with class, caste and gender as bases of social stratification.
- Bonded labor still exists in some parts of the world.
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