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Sociology of Stratification

The Concept of Stratification

Definition

Stratification refers to the structured inequalities between groups based on class, status, power, and other social characteristics.

Key Dimensions of Inequality

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Social Class

Social class involves economic position and cultural capital.
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Gender

Gender stratification embeds patriarchy.
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Ethnicity

Ethnic inequalities arise from discrimination.
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Age

Age stratification affects opportunities and social roles.

Life Chances and Inequality

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Weber's Dimensions

Max Weber identified class, status, and power as distinct but interrelated dimensions.
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Life Chances

Life chances refer to opportunities influenced by social position.

Measuring Social Class

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Standard ApproachOccupational categories are common measures but have limitations.
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Analytical ChallengeGender complicates class analysis since labor market experiences differ.

Changing Structures of Inequality

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Globalisation: Globalisation creates transnational capitalist class. New forms of inequality emerge beyond traditional class eras.

Social Mobility

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Movement Context

Movement between social classes varies by context.
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Key Influencers

Education, labor markets, and economic policies affect mobility opportunities.
Stratification Deck
Term
Stratification

What is stratification?

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Definition

Structured inequalities between groups based on class, status, power, and other social characteristics.

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Dimensions of Stratification

What are the main dimensions of stratification according to Max Weber?

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Dimensions

Class, status, and power.

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Social Class and Stratification

How does social class relate to stratification?

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Relation

It involves economic position and cultural capital.

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Gender Stratification

What is gender stratification?

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Definition

Inequality embedded in social systems, often showing patriarchy.

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Ethnicity and Stratification

How does ethnicity contribute to stratification?

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Contribution

Through discrimination leading to ethnic inequalities.

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Age Stratification

What is age stratification?

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Definition

Differences in opportunities and roles based on age.

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Life Chances

What are life chances?

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Definition

Opportunities available to individuals influenced by social position.

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Measuring Social Class

How is social class commonly measured?

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Method

Through occupational categories.

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Gender and Class Analysis

Why is gender a complication for class analysis?

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Reason

Because labor market experiences vary significantly by gender.

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Globalization and New Class

What new class has globalization introduced?

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Class

The transnational capitalist class.

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Factors Affecting Social Mobility

What affects social mobility?

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Factors

Education, labor markets, and economic policies.

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Social Mobility

What does social mobility refer to?

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Definition

Movement between social classes.

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🌸 Stratification Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT one of Max Weber’s three dimensions of stratification?

Weber identified class, status, and power; race is a factor but not one of his dimensions.

2. What does “life chances” refer to in the context of stratification?

Life chances mean the opportunities an individual has, influenced by class, status, and power.

3. Which factor most complicates traditional measures of social class?

Because men and women experience the labor market differently, gender complicates class analysis.

4. Globalisation has contributed to the emergence of which new class?

Globalisation allows capital owners across nations to form a new, powerful transnational class.

5. Which of the following is an example of age stratification?

Age stratification focuses on social roles and opportunities changing with age.

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