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Jordan Walker
on Dec 01, 2024
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What is one of the basic principles of social stratification?
A) Low-level groups often have basic access to the rewards and privileges of higher-level groups.
B) Families' social positions start anew with each new generation.
C) All societies stratify according to wealth accumulation.
D) It is maintained through beliefs that are widely shared in a society.
Social Stratification
A system of classifying individuals and groups based on socioeconomic status, often leading to unequal opportunities and rewards.
- Acquire insight into the notion of social hierarchy and how it presents itself in diverse societies.
- Understand the theoretical perspectives on social stratification, including the contributions of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Pierre Bourdieu.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the notion of social hierarchy and how it presents itself in diverse societies.
- Understand the theoretical perspectives on social stratification, including the contributions of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Pierre Bourdieu.