Practice What Is Social Stratification? (4.5.1) - Social Structure

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Question 1.
What is social stratification?
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Think about how society categorizes people.
Question 2.
Name the two main types of social stratification.
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Consider rigid versus flexible structures.
3Question 3.
What does social stratification refer to?
- A way to classify people based on health
- A hierarchical arrangement based on wealth and power
- A system of government
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Think about how society prioritizes its members.
4Question 4.
True or False: The caste system is flexible and allows for social mobility.
- True
- False
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Consider what it means to be born into a caste.
Question 5.
Analyze a society you belong to or know well. How does social stratification manifest in terms of education and career opportunities?
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Look at local schools and the demographics of their students.
Question 6.
Debate the pros and cons of a caste system versus a class system. What are the implications for social mobility?
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Think about societal stability versus personal achievement.

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