Social Status
Definition
Social status refers to a person's standing within society based on wealth, occupation, education level etc. It influences how individuals are regarded and treated by others within social interactions.
Analogy
Consider social status like tiers on a cake stand; those at the top tier are seen as having higher status due their wealth/occupation/education, while those on the lower tiers are seen as having less status.
Related terms
Social Stratification: The division of society into levels based on factors like wealth, power, and prestige.
Socioeconomic Status: An individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.
Class System: A type of social stratification where individuals are grouped into sets (classes) based on similar social positions.
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