6.2.2 Exploring the role of occupation and income

• The role of occupation and income in social stratification can be summarized as follows: Occupation
• What is social stratification?

  Hierarchical arrangement of groups
• Income is closely linked to an individual's occupation and level of education
• A person's job or profession is referred to as their occupation
• Which dimensions of social stratification shape an individual's position within society?

  Occupation and income
• What is the role of occupation in social stratification?

  Determines social standing
• Which dimension of stratification determines social standing and potential for upward mobility?

  Occupation
• Income is a key dimension of social stratification that determines an individual's access to resources
• Higher-status occupations are generally associated with higher incomes.


  True
• What are the limitations for individuals in low-status occupations?

  Lower pay, unfavorable conditions
• Occupation and income are both crucial dimensions of social stratification that influence social standing and mobility.

  True
• Higher-status occupations are generally associated with higher incomes.

  True
• Match the dimension of stratification with its role:

  Income ↔️ Affects standard of living

  Status ↔️ Influences social recognition

  Wealth ↔️ Provides security for future generations
• Arrange the dimensions of social stratification based on their increasing impact on social mobility:

  1️⃣ Income

  2️⃣ Status

  3️⃣ Occupation

  4️⃣ Wealth
• Low-status occupations offer greater opportunities for upward mobility.

  False
• How does income affect social standing?

  Determines access to resources
• Income is closely linked to an individual's occupation and level of education
• Match the dimension of social stratification with its role:

  Occupation ↔️ Determines social standing

  Income ↔️ Affects standard of living

  Wealth ↔️ Provides security

  Status ↔️ Influences social interactions
• Occupation is a key dimension of social stratification that defines social standing and influences social mobility
• Match the aspect of social stratification with its role:

  Occupation ↔️ Determines social standing

  Income ↔️ Affects standard of living
• Understanding social stratification helps analyze how societies are organized and individuals are positioned within them.


  True
• What is the impact of occupation on social stratification?

  Defines social standing
• Match the income level with its impact on social mobility:

  High income ↔️ Easier upward mobility

  Low income ↔️ Limited prospects for mobility
• What does social stratification refer to?

  Hierarchical arrangement of groups
• Which factors are considered dimensions of social stratification?

  Occupation, income, wealth, status
• Understanding the dimensions of social stratification helps analyze how societies are organized.


  True
• Order the following income levels based on their impact on social stratification:

  1️⃣ High income: elevated social prestige

  2️⃣ High income: higher quality of life

  3️⃣ Low income: restricted social mobility
• While occupation defines social standing, income determines access to resources
• How does income influence social mobility?

  Higher income expands prospects