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Social Stratification and Inequality in Society
Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals based on wealth, education, and power, influencing opportunities and life chances. Key systems include caste, class, and slavery, with varying mobility levels. Theoretical perspectives explain stratification through functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Economic inequality, driven by factors like declining manufacturing and biased policies, affects social mobility and exacerbates poverty. Race and ...
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Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals based on wealth, education, and power, influencing opportunities and life chances. Key systems include caste, class, and slavery, with varying mobility levels. Theoretical perspectives explain stratification through functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Economic inequality, driven by factors like declining manufacturing and biased policies, affects social mobility and exacerbates poverty. Race and ...