Social stratification refers to society’s categorization into ranks based on factors like wealth income race education power etc.
Think of social stratification as a multi-story building. Each floor represents a different social class. The higher you go, the more privileges and resources are available.
Social Mobility: This is the ability of an individual or family to move up or down the social and economic ladder within a society.
Caste System: A type of social stratification where people are born into their social standing and will remain in it their whole lives.
Class System: A form of social stratification where individuals' positions are determined by their socioeconomic status, which can change over time due to personal achievements or failures.
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