W12.2 May 25 (Fri) - 계해운(JIHAIYUN)

 Summary:


Social stratification is a multidimensional concept encompassing the impact of factors such as wealth, income, race, education, and occupation on individuals' social status. In modern Western societies, social stratification is typically divided into upper class, middle class, and lower class, with each class further subdivided into smaller categories. Social stratification is not only about quantitative inequalities but also involves beliefs and attitudes toward social status. Within complex social structures, there exist various stratification phenomena, with the most privileged individuals and families enjoying disproportionate access to income, power, and other social resources. Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals, social groups, or populations between or within layers of the stratification system. Open stratification systems allow for mobility between individuals, whereas closed systems have minimal mobility, with social status often remaining unchanged throughout one's lifetime. Theorists like Marx and Max Weber offer different viewpoints and explanations on social stratification, emphasizing the roles of class, status, and power in social structures.


Interesting points: 


Social mobility involves the movement of individuals or groups across different levels, with open stratification systems exhibiting higher social mobility. Social stratification involves not only economic inequalities but also perceptions and attitudes toward social status.


Question: 


What are the impacts of social stratification on individuals' lives and opportunities?

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