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Systems of
Stratification
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Chapter 9, Section 1
Division of members in a society
into separate categories, ranks or
classes.
Different systems of
stratification:
Caste system
Class system
Social Stratification
Resources and rewards are
distributed based on ascribed
status. The status of a child is
determined by their parents’ status.
Can a person move up to a higher
status under this system? Very
unlikely
Members practice endogamymarrying within a class, and not
exogamy– marrying outside of
class.
Caste Systems
The_Caste_System.mp4
Caste Systems (cont’d)
Distribution of resources and rewards is
determined on the basis of achieved
status.
Gives control over one’s place.
Marx believed that it was based on who
owned means of production.
Bourgeosie= own production in
capitalistic society.
Proletariat= sell labor for wages.
Class Systems
Weber expanded upon Marx’s
ideas.
Three factors determining class:
Property (wealth)
Power
Prestige
Social class= grouping of people with
similar levels of three factors.
Class Systems (cont’d)
Wealth
Assets: value of everything owned.
Income: money earned through
salaries, investments, etc.
Power
Ability to control the behavior of
others, with or without their consent.
Prestige
Respect, honor, recognition, or
courtesy an individual receives from
other members of society.
Three Factors of Social Stratification
Rating that combines social factors such
as education level, occupational
prestige, and place of residence with
income.
Helps determine an individual’s
position in the stratification system.
Socioeconomic status (SES)
Functionalist
Necessary feature of society
Society is maintained through roles that
must be performed.
Leads to different rewards.
Failures:
Not everyone has equal access
Talented people in lower classes
Conflict
Class exploitation of resources
control over other classes.
Once power is attained, it is maintained.
Failures:
Unequal rewards based on talent, skills, desire,
etc.
Not everyone can fulfill every job.
Explaining Stratification
Ralf Dahrendorf
Use the two theories to explain
different aspects of stratification
Gerhard Lenski
Theories apply to different types of
societies: simple society
functionalist; complex conflict
Notable Sociologists
