16 Questions
Society is composed of different groups with different social structures, that is some groups are higher or lower than other groups. All societies of any size, large or small have a social ______.
structure
Social stratification results when one group has a functional importance in the community while others do ______.
not
Education is an essential part of any society because this is the primary way of enlightening an individual with each aspect of ______.
life
It is therefore a must that the school system delivers to society individuals whose abilities have been developed sufficiently so that they are able to assume positive and productive societal ______.
roles
For the preservation and enhancement of knowledge and the development of character within our given form of society which will best prepare the individual for the conditions of extreme ______ the near future is bringing.
novelty
Understanding Culture, Society & Politics 2ND QUARTER MODULE 9 Concept, Characteristics and Forms of Stratification Syste LESSON - In the previous lesson, you have examined the functions and importance of ______ in the society.
education
Inequality is found in all societies irrespective of time or place. All human societies from the simple to the most complex have some form of social ______
inequality
In particular, power and prestige are unequally distributed between individuals and ______
groups
Societies may differ in the degree of inequalities and nature of ______
stratification
Apart from the natural differences, human beings are also differentiated according to socially approved ______
criteria
Society is divided based on economic, social, religious and other ______
aspects
Heterogeneity in society is called social ______
stratification
Social stratification is an inherent character of all societies. It is historical as we find it in all societies, ancient and modern; and it is universal as it exists in simple or complex ______
societies
Sociologists use the term social stratification to describe the system of social ______
standing
It is an institutionalized pattern of inequality in which social categories are ranked on the basis of their access to scarce ______
resources
It is the way people are ranked and ordered in society. It is a system whereby people rank and evaluate each other as superior or inferior and, on the basis of such evaluation, unequally reward one another with wealth, authority, power, and ______
prestige
Study Notes
Social Stratification
- Societies are composed of different groups with varying social structures, resulting in some groups being higher or lower than others.
- Social stratification is a universal and inherent characteristic of all societies, regardless of size, time, or place.
- It involves the unequal distribution of power, prestige, and resources between individuals and groups.
- Social stratification leads to the ranking and evaluation of people as superior or inferior, resulting in unequal rewards of wealth, authority, power, and status.
Characteristics of Social Stratification
- It is an institutionalized pattern of inequality, where social categories are ranked based on access to scarce resources.
- It is a system of inequality that is present in all societies, ancient and modern, simple or complex.
- Social stratification is based on socially approved differences, including economic, social, religious, and other factors.
- It results in the division of society into different groups, with each group having its own status and privileges.
Importance of Education
- Education is essential for enlightening individuals and developing their abilities sufficiently to assume positive and productive roles in society.
- The school system should deliver individuals who can preserve and enhance knowledge and develop their character to prepare them for the challenges of the future.
Explore the concept, characteristics, and forms of social stratification system in society. Understand how societies are composed of different groups with varying social structures, leading to functional importance and hierarchy.
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