How much do you know about social stratification?

• 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.

Test your knowledge on social stratification and the different systems of inequality that have existed throughout history. From slavery to caste, estate and class, this quiz covers it all. Explore the concept of power and advantage as central to sociology and how opportunities for health, education, and fulfillment are unequally distributed. See how much you know about the various forms of social stratification and their impact on society today. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your understanding of this important topic.