7.1 Systems of Stratification

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    • 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
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