6.2.1 Understanding class, status, and power

• What does social stratification refer to in sociology?

  Hierarchical arrangement of groups
• Power is often derived from class and status in society.


  True
• What is the key concept associated with power as a dimension of social stratification?

  Authority, control, decision-making
• Occupation is a factor that determines an individual's class in society.


  True
• The way a person lives, including their consumption patterns and social activities, is referred to as their lifestyle
• Arrange the dimensions of stratification from most economic-focused to most influence-focused:

  1️⃣ Class

  2️⃣ Status

  3️⃣ Power
• Wealth includes the total value of a person's assets, such as property, savings, and investments.


  True
• Class is a crucial dimension of social stratification as it impacts an individual's access to resources, opportunities, and social mobility
• A doctor may have high status due to their prestigious occupation, even if their income is not the highest.

  True
• Status is primarily determined by income and wealth.

  False
• What is the key concept associated with power in social stratification?

  Ability to influence
• Wealthy individuals often enjoy higher social prestige
• Order the following interactions between class, status, and power:

  1️⃣ Class provides economic resources

  2️⃣ Status confers social recognition

  3️⃣ Power allows control over resources
• An individual's economic position in society is referred to as their class
• The amount of money a person earns from their job or investments is known as their income
• Match the factor determining class with its description:

  Income ↔️ Earnings from employment or investments

  Wealth ↔️ Total value of assets

  Occupation ↔️ Job type and status
• Education can confer social status on an individual.


  True
• What determines an individual's economic position in society according to the concept of class?

  Key factors such as income, wealth, and occupation
• Match the determinants of status with their descriptions:

  Lifestyle ↔️ Consumption patterns and hobbies

  Education ↔️ Level of attainment

  Occupation ↔️ Type of work and social standing
• How can status influence power in society?

  By conferring social recognition
• From what does power often derive in society?

  Class and status
• How can political leaders influence class and status?

  By shaping economic policies
• What is the term for the social prestige and respect an individual holds in society?

  Status
• Match the dimension of stratification with its key concept:

  Class ↔️ Income, wealth, occupation

  Status ↔️ Respect, honor, lifestyle

  Power ↔️ Authority, control, decision-making
• What is the definition of wealth in the context of social stratification?

  Total value of assets
• What is the term for the social prestige and respect an individual or group holds in society?

  Status
• Why might a wealthy individual have lower status than a doctor?

  Disrespectful lifestyle
• The amount of money a person earns from their job or investments is called income
• What is the significance of occupation in determining class?

  It reflects social status
• Class is defined as an individual's economic position
• Match the sources of power with their descriptions:

  Economic Power ↔️ Control over financial resources

  Social Power ↔️ Influence based on social position

  Political Power ↔️ Authority to enforce laws
• Wealthy individuals with controversial lifestyles may have high class but low status.

  True