W12.2 May 24 (Fri)-Zhong Qi(종기)

 1.Summary

Social stratification refers to the phenomenon that society classifies individuals and groups according to certain criteria. Such tiered systems are generally based on factors such as wealth, income, education, occupation, race, and gender. Social stratification is common in all societies and takes many forms, ranging from hierarchies in feudal systems to class structures in modern societies.

Sociologists typically divide social stratification into four main categories: class, caste, rank, and slavery. The class system is most common in modern societies, emphasizing economic factors and individual achievement; Caste systems still exist in places like India, based on hereditary and religious rules; Hierarchies were common in medieval Europe, emphasizing birth and status; Slavery, on the other hand, involved great inequality and has been abolished in most countries.

Social stratification has a profound impact on individual life opportunities, social mobility and social stability. The upper classes usually have more resources and opportunities, while the lower classes face more problems. Understanding the mechanisms and effects of social stratification will help formulate policies to promote social equity and reduce inequality.

2.Mention of new, interesting

Social stratification has a profound impact on an individual's life chances, health status, educational matters, and career choices. The upper classes usually have more resources and opportunities, while the lower classes encounter more restrictions and challenges.

3.Discussion

What are the unique forms and characteristics of social stratification in different cultural and historical contexts?

Comments

  1. Shao tianyiMay 25, 2024 at 10:09 PM

    The Indian caste system determines a person's occupation, marriage and social status, with strict hereditary and religious legitimacy.The class structure of the United States is divided into the upper, middle and working classes, and occupation and income are the main criteria for distinguishing.During the Shogun period of Japan, society was divided into four main classes: samurai, peasant, craftsman and merchant, with low social mobility and obvious solidification of the class.These social stratifications in different cultural and historical contexts reflect their unique social structures and values, while also revealing the diversity and complexity of social stratification in different societies across the globe.Each system has its own specific rules and characteristics, which profoundly affect people's lives and social mobility.

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