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What is the primary basis for determining social class?
What is the primary basis for determining social class?
- Social roles
- Geographical location
- Economic background (correct)
- Cultural background
Which of the following systems of stratification allows for little mobility between categories?
Which of the following systems of stratification allows for little mobility between categories?
- Open system
- Meritocratic system
- Social mobility system
- Closed system (correct)
Which element of social desirables refers to respect and admiration given by society?
Which element of social desirables refers to respect and admiration given by society?
- Power
- Wealth
- Status
- Prestige (correct)
Which group is characterized by having control over the means of production, according to social stratification concepts?
Which group is characterized by having control over the means of production, according to social stratification concepts?
What aspect of power includes the ability to command others despite their resistance?
What aspect of power includes the ability to command others despite their resistance?
Which characteristic of stratification systems emphasizes academic credentials?
Which characteristic of stratification systems emphasizes academic credentials?
What is a primary characteristic of the proletariat in social stratification?
What is a primary characteristic of the proletariat in social stratification?
In the context of social stratification, which of the following is considered a material asset?
In the context of social stratification, which of the following is considered a material asset?
What does racism justify?
What does racism justify?
Which of the following groups is identified as ethnic minorities in the Philippines?
Which of the following groups is identified as ethnic minorities in the Philippines?
Which statement best describes the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?
Which statement best describes the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)?
How do elderly individuals typically experience challenges in society?
How do elderly individuals typically experience challenges in society?
What is a common experience of communities living in isolated areas?
What is a common experience of communities living in isolated areas?
What might characterize the treatment of certain religious groups in society?
What might characterize the treatment of certain religious groups in society?
What is an expected consequence of late submission of a project?
What is an expected consequence of late submission of a project?
What is required from each member in the advocacy project video?
What is required from each member in the advocacy project video?
What characterizes Oprah Winfrey's story in terms of social mobility?
What characterizes Oprah Winfrey's story in terms of social mobility?
Which type of poverty refers to the lack of essential resources like food and clean water?
Which type of poverty refers to the lack of essential resources like food and clean water?
What is a primary indicator of inequality?
What is a primary indicator of inequality?
How is gender inequality defined?
How is gender inequality defined?
Which term describes how an individual evaluates their income relative to personal expectations?
Which term describes how an individual evaluates their income relative to personal expectations?
What defines the term 'gender role'?
What defines the term 'gender role'?
What best describes ethnic minorities?
What best describes ethnic minorities?
What is a characteristic of relative poverty?
What is a characteristic of relative poverty?
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Study Notes
Social Stratification
- Refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in society based on their access to resources, power, and prestige.
Systems of Stratification
- Closed System: Rigid, individuals have little or no opportunity for social mobility.
- Example: The French Estates System during the Ancient Régime, where people were divided into clergy, nobility, and commoners with limited interaction.
- Open System: More flexible, allowing individuals to move between social positions based on merit, effort, and skills.
- Example: Meritocracy emphasizes academic credentials as a measure of merit, providing opportunities for upward mobility.
Social Status
- One's position in society.
- Determined by factors like economic background, occupation, education, and social connections.
Social Roles
- Sets of behaviors assigned to individuals based on their social status.
Social Desirables
- The bases of social stratification, contributing to higher social status.
- Wealth: Material assets, money, and investments.
- Prestige: Respect and admiration given by society.
- Power: Ability to command others, despite resistance.
Davis-Moore Hypothesis
- Argues that social stratification is necessary for a society to function effectively.
- It incentivizes individuals to strive for more desirable positions, ensuring optimal talent allocation.
Types of Social Mobility
- Intragenerational Mobility: Movement within a person's lifetime between social positions.
- Intergenerational Mobility: Movement between social positions across generations.
Inequality
- Indicators of Inequality:
- Unequal distribution of social desirables.
- Unequal opportunities.
Poverty
- Absolute Poverty: Lack of basic resources like food, water, shelter, and healthcare, essential for maintaining a quality lifestyle.
- Relative Poverty: Individuals have basic necessities but cannot maintain the average standard of living compared to the rest of society.
- Subjective Poverty: Defined by an individual's perception of their actual income against their expectations and perceptions.
Other Issues Related to Inequality
- Gender Inequality: Power imbalances between men and women, with unequal opportunities and resources.
- Sex: Biological differences between males and females.
- Gender: Culturally constructed characteristics associated with masculinity and femininity.
- Gender Roles: Specific tasks and behaviors expected of individuals based on their sex.
- Gender Identity: How a person identifies themselves as belonging to a particular gender.
- Ethnic Minorities: Groups differing in race, color, national, religious, or cultural origin from the dominant group, facing discrimination and inequality.
- Race: Group of people sharing a common ancestry.
- Racism: Attitudes, beliefs, and practices justifying superior treatment of one racial group and inferior treatment of another.
- Other Minorities: Persons with disabilities, elderly, certain religious groups, and isolated communities facing unequal access to resources and opportunities.
Global Inequality
- Disparities in wealth, income, and access to resources between different countries.
- Developed countries often have more resources and opportunities compared to developing countries.
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