Sociology 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Social Stratification, Meritocracy, Social Inequality
13 Aug 2016
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Social stratification a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy. Is a trait of society, not simply a reflection of individual differences. Neither the rich or poor created the system, but it shapes the lives of us: carries over from generation to generation. Parents pass social position down to their children. Is found everywhere, but what is unequal and how unequal it is varies from one society to another. Involves not just inequality, but beliefs as well. The reason why people are unequal different across each society. Social mobility change in position within the social hierarchy. People usually move horizontally, and remain in the same social group. Allows for little or no social change in social position. Is social stratification based on ascription or birth. Waste human potential, but are very orderly. Shaped lives in 4 ways: determines occupation, mandates you marry within your caste. 3: association between powerful underlying beliefs between each caste.
