Social Stratification Overview
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Which form of social stratification is characterized by individuals being owned as property?

  • Caste
  • Slavery (correct)
  • Class
  • Estate
  • What is a characteristic that distinguishes class from other forms of social stratification?

  • Established by legal provisions
  • Based on inherited positions
  • Typically more fluid (correct)
  • Rigid social boundaries
  • Which system is described as a loosely connected diversity of varying beliefs and cultural practices?

  • Caste (correct)
  • Estate
  • Slavery
  • Class
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the basic forms of social stratification?

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

    What role do jagirdars and zamindars play in the estate system?

    <p>They are traditional estate holders with obligations and rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is social mobility characterized in class systems?

    <p>It is based on individual achievement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT typically influence an individual's class position?

    <p>Age and sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of estate systems?

    <p>They consist of feudal clusters with varying obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basis of Stratification

    • There are two main categories for defining social stratification: biological and socio-cultural.
    • Biological factors include age, sex, and the physical attributes of individuals.
    • Socio-cultural factors are based on economic, political, and religious structures within society.

    Forms of Social Stratification

    • There are four primary forms of social stratification: slavery, caste, estate, and class.
    • Slavery is the most extreme form, where individuals are owned as property.
    • The legal conditions of slavery have varied globally and through history.
    • Bonded labor is an example of a slavery-like system practiced in India.
    • Slavery has become extinct as a form of stratification worldwide.
    • Caste systems are complex and structured differently in different areas.
    • Although there are variations, they share common principles, emphasizing inherent status and lineage.
    • Estate systems are feudal clusters with distinct obligations and rights between groups.
    • Examples include jagirdars and zamindars in India.
    • These systems have been abolished, but their influence still exists in some societies.
    • Class systems are based on economic resources and do not have clear-cut boundaries.
    • Class membership is not solely based on lineage or custom but can be influenced by achievements and social mobility.
    • Intermarriage between people from different classes is not formally restricted.
    • Class consciousness and economic status play significant roles in shaping a person's lifestyle and opportunities.

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    This quiz explores the foundations and forms of social stratification, including biological and socio-cultural definitions. It delves into various systems such as slavery, caste, estate, and class, highlighting their characteristics and historical context.

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