Social Stratification, Hierarchy, Inequality and Social Exclusion
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology
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What to Focus On
- Social stratification is the hierarchical arrangement of people in society.
- It is based on wealth, power, status, and birth.
- It is universal and ancient.
- Stratification involves differentiation and unequal distribution.
- Three dimensions: social, economic, and political.
- Caste is a closed, hereditary system based on birth.
- Caste is based on birth and is hereditary.
- It is a closed system with no mobility.
- Endogamy means marriage within the caste.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Social stratification is the same as economic inequality.
Caste and class are interchangeable terms.
Social hierarchy is natural and necessary for society to function.
Memory Tips
Definition of Social Stratification
Three Dimensions of Stratification: Social, Economic, Political
Caste System Characteristics
Max Weber’s Three Components of Stratification: Class, Status, Power
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