【Week 12.2 May 24(Fri)】——Cheng Yating

1) Summary

It provides an overview of the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in societies based on various dimensions such as wealth, income, social status, education, and power. Social stratification involves the classification of people into different strata or layers, which results in unequal access to resources and opportunities. It outlines different systems of stratification, including class, caste, and meritocracy, and discusses the theories and perspectives used to study social stratification, including functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. It also explores the impact of social stratification on individuals and society, highlighting issues related to inequality and social mobility.

 

2) Interesting

The concept of "meritocracy," which refers to a system where individuals are rewarded and advanced based on their abilities and achievements rather than their social background. The ideal of meritocracy is often contrasted with other forms of stratification, such as caste systems, where social positions are ascribed at birth and are relatively fixed. The discussion on meritocracy highlights how it is perceived as a fairer system, although in practice, it may still be influenced by existing social inequalities and biases.

 

3) Question

Intersectionality is a crucial concept for understanding how multiple forms of disadvantage can overlap and compound each other. I wonder the interplay between different dimensions of stratification, such as how race, gender, and class intersect to create complex forms of inequality.

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