7.1 Systems of Stratification

• What is the primary basis of stratification in a caste system?

  Heredity
• What is a defining characteristic of closed systems of stratification?

  Fixed social position
• Match the systems of stratification with their definitions:

  Class ↔️ Division based on economic factors

  Caste ↔️ Hereditary system with fixed position

  Estate ↔️ Division into legal and political categories
• What characterizes social mobility in closed systems?

  Limited mobility
• The caste system is an example of a closed
• The caste system offers greater opportunities for social mobility than the class system.

  False
• What is the definition of social stratification?

  Hierarchical arrangement of groups
• The class system is based on economic factors like income and occupation
• Closed systems of social stratification, like the caste system, are characterized by limited social mobility
• Open systems of social stratification allow individuals to change their social position through effort and achievement.


  True
• What is a key characteristic of social mobility in the class system?

  Movement between social classes
• The basis of the class system is hereditary factors.

  False
• In the class system, factors determining status include wealth, occupation, and education
• What is the primary barrier to social mobility in a caste system?

  Fixed status at birth
• What type of social stratification system is the class system?

  Open system
• The class system allows for greater social mobility
• Education is a factor that can influence social mobility in a class system.


  True
• Match the social stratification system with its key characteristic:

  Caste System ↔️ Hereditary factors

  Class System ↔️ Economic factors
• What are the three primary factors that define social stratification?

  Wealth, power, status
• The class system is based on division by economic status
• Family background is a defining factor in the caste system.


  True
• Closed systems are characterized by fixed social positions
• Match the social stratification system with its definition:

  Closed Systems ↔️ Fixed social position

  Open Systems ↔️ Social mobility is possible
• What is the primary characteristic of the caste system?

  Fixed social position
• What type of social stratification system is the class system?

  Open system
• The caste system is based on hereditary factors, while the class system is based on economic factors.


  True
• Social mobility is a key characteristic of the class system.


  True
• Match the social stratification system with its basis:

  Class system ↔️ Economic status

  Caste system ↔️ Heredity
• Movement between social classes is possible in the class system.
• Social mobility is high in the caste system.

  False
• What are the key differences between the caste system and the class system?

  Basis, mobility, status
• The caste system allows for limited social mobility.


  True
• What is the defining characteristic of the caste system regarding social mobility?

  Limited social mobility
• The class system is an open system that allows for greater social mobility.
• Economic factors determine social status in the caste system.

  False
• Which system is based on a more fluid, merit-based structure?

  Class system
• Social mobility is limited in the caste system and high in the class system.
• The class system encourages individuals to move up or down the social hierarchy through their own achievements.

  True
• Match the social stratification system with its basis:

  Caste system ↔️ Hereditary factors

  Class system ↔️ Economic factors
• The caste system promotes social equality through fixed birth positions.

  False