W12.2-GUO YING

1. Summary

Social stratification refers to the social system that categorizes individuals into different groups based on factors such as wealth, income, race, education, and gender. In modern Western societies, it is typically divided into upper, middle, and lower classes, but can also be structured based on kinship, tribe, or caste. Social stratification becomes more pronounced in complex social structures, driven by inequalities in status among individuals. It leads to various consequences, such as affecting individuals' access to mortgage loans. Social stratification is the concept of describing individuals' relative positions within various social groups. It is interpreted differently across various theories but is guided by four fundamental principles: social attribute definition, intergenerational transmission, universality with variations, and involvement of both quantitative and qualitative inequalities. Social stratification is based on perceptions and attitudes towards individual and group characteristics, which vary over time and place. Research explores the role of these variables in specific societies, with particular emphasis on economic and social factors such as gender, race, and education. Scientists attempt to quantify the economic stratification between different social categories using tools like stratification indices.

2. Interesting point

Although modern Western societies typically categorize social stratification into upper, middle, and lower classes, other societies may construct social stratification based on different factors such as kinship, tribe, or caste. This highlights the adaptability of the concept of social stratification across different cultural contexts.

3. Question

How to measure and evaluate the degree of economic stratification between different social categories?

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  1. 계해운 JIHAIYUNMay 25, 2024 at 4:37 AM

    To measure and assess the level of economic stratification between different social classes, indicators such as income inequality, wealth distribution, educational attainment, occupational structure, and perceptions of social status are typically used. These indicators can be quantified and analyzed using statistical data and social surveys.

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