SOCWK301R Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Intersectionality, Social Inequality
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Socwk 301 - lecture 4 - social class and stratification. Social inequality refers to unequal distribution of tangible/intangible goods or services to inds. or groups in society it is about the varying degree to which diff. people have access to and control over valued resources. Occurs when people are divided into categories/strata that are rewarded unequally in terms of power, property, and prestige. Person"s ability to move b/w or within strata is usually determined by ind"s status (ascribed and achieved status) Open system society: status largely based on achievement, inds. have ability to move between and within strata. Closed system society: status based on ascription and inds. cannot move b/w and w/in strata (ex; caste system in india) Any group of people who share the same situation in terms of income and wealth in a common social structure four major social classes in canada: