SOCA01H3 : mapping readings included
Document Summary
Some principles of stratification- kingsley davis and wilbert moore. Occurs because some social positions are more important to social system than others and such, some are values and rewarded differently. Tumin suggests that social stratification may be dysfunctional for society. Stratification-precisely requirement faced by any society of placing and motivating individuals in social structure. Rights associated with position called accompaniments or perquisites-related to duties of position. The most important tasks in a society will be performed conscientiously by the most competent persons. Big three of stratification- access to valued resources: wealth, prestige, power. Generally have 2 or 3 of them but usually we have 1. Judges, lawyers, and quebec notaries make the most income in 2005 305 median. Followed by specialist managers, professional occupations in health. Modern society- mobile (able to move in hierarchy) Become established over time, explanation of income- natural talent, effort, and level of income. The ruling class - inequality is inevitable bc of politics.
