SOCL 2001 Chapter : Socl 2001 Chapter 8 Notes
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Open stratification system- based on individual achievement and allows movement up, closed stratification system- movement from one social position to another is limited by. Wealth: abundance of economic assets and material possessions that a: social stratification- hierarchical ranking of people in a society who have different. Social class- category of people who have a similar standing or rank in a. Chattel slavery- people bought and sold as commodities. Caste system in india: sociologist use three types of multidimensional approaches of stratification: Social class in america: hierarchy based on income education and occupation to measure social class: upper class is broken down into two sub categories. Prestige: respect, recognition or reward attached to social positions. Based on wealth, family background, power, occupation, Income and wealth differ in several ways. Wealth is cumulative, can be passed down to future. Power: ability of individual or groups to achieve goals control events and. Involve greater self expression autonomy and freedom.
