Practice Characteristics Of Social Stratification (2)

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Question 1.
Define social stratification.
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What does it mean when we say 'structured inequality'?
Question 2.
Explain what we mean by the term 'universal' in social stratification?
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Is there any society that does not have a form of stratification?
3Question 3.
Social stratification refers to:
- A. Structured inequality
- B. Equal distribution of wealth
- C. Random social grouping
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What does 'structured' imply about the organization of society?
4Question 4.
True or False: Social stratification is unique to Western societies.
- True
- False
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Consider if you can name societies that have different forms of stratification.
Question 5.
In a society with strict caste systems, analyze how inherited status can impact an individual's life opportunities.
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Consider how the caste you are born into affects your career choices.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of social mobility in relation to social stratification. Can individuals truly change their strata?
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What societal factors can assist or hinder mobility?

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