social stratification

• social stratification - an existing system in the society that ranks or categorizes individuals in a hierarchy
• Social stratification is a trait of the society, not simply a reflection of individual differences - must be evaluated as a general trait of the society and not just an expression of individual differences.
• stratification carries over from generation to generation - Social stratification is not only prevalent in the society in general; it could also be passed on from generation to another generation
• Social stratification is universal but variable - it varies from one society to another
• Social stratification involves not just inequality but beliefs as well - . A particular culture could see certain individual category as unfair, but another culture can see it as fair.
• Closed class system - you are stuck at your level. They do not allow people to shift levels and do not permit social relationships between levels.
• caste system - a closed class in india. based on ascription or from birth
• Brahamana - highest rank. consist of scriptural education and teaching, essential for the continuation of knowledge
• Kshatriya - 2nd rank. Take on all forms of public service, including administration, maintenance of law and order, and defense. eg: rulers, military leaders, landowners
• Vaishya - 3rd rank. Engage in commercial activity as businessmen. eg: merchants, traders, farmers.
• shudra - 4th rank. Work as semi-skilled and unskilled laborers. eg: laborers, artisans, and servants
• dalit - untouchable. lower than slaves.
• slavery - is a system of stratification in which one person owns another, as he or she would own property, and exploits the slave’s labor for economic gain.
• open class system of stratification - A system in which people are ranked strictly according to individual ability and performance is known as an open class society
• low, middle, and the high-income class. - 3 classes in the ph
• social mobility - Most commonly refers to change in wealth and social status of individuals or families in open systems.
• upward social mobility - refers to the ability of individuals or groups to improve their social and economic status within a society over time. This typically involves moving from a lower socioeconomic position to a higher one.
• downward social mobility - refers to a decrease in an individual's or group's social and economic status within a society over time. often resulting in decreased income, wealth, or social standing.
• INTRAGENERATIONAL SOCIAL MOBILITY - The ability of individuals to move up or down the social class ladder within their own generation. ndividuals can improve their social and economic standing within their own lifetime through education, skill development, career advancement, and seizing opportunities for growth.
• INTERGENERATIONAL SOCIAL MOBILITY - The ability of children to achieve a different social and economic status than that of their parents. Children may be able to attain greater upward mobility if they have access to better educational resources, job training programs, and other forms of support.