Status

Definition

Status is a person's position or rank within a social structure, often determined by factors such as occupation, income, education, and family background. It influences how individuals are perceived and treated by others in society.

Related terms

Social Hierarchy:

A system of organizing people into different levels of power, privilege, and prestige based on various factors such as wealth, job, or family lineage.

Role: The behavior expected of an individual who occupies a given social position or status.

Social Stratification:

The division of society into different categories of people based on socio-economic factors that lead to inequalities in wealth, power, and prestige