SOC102H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: 2016 Australian Federal Budget, Economic Inequality, Bourgeoisie
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Stratification is the way in which society is organised in layers or strata: hierarchy where people are fit in, inequality; stratification of society; access to resources. Records show societies have been stratified since the beginning of time to now: ex. Economic inequality is a form of stratification within canada"s society. Jobs differ in importance: necessary to society. We need to motivate the most talented people to take the important jobs. Advantages are passed from generation to generation: 4. Critiques: industrial societies did not polarise into two classes in conflict with one another. Instead, a large and heterogeneous middle class emerged. Status group: groups that differ from one another based on prestige or social honour or lifestyle. Parties: groups that seek to impose their will over others. Strong bonds of trust, cooperation, mutual respect, obligation, with well positioned individuals and family.
