SociologyGeneralQuality 74 · Exceptional
Social Stratification and Class
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Ravi NovakTeacher Tier
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Stratification is the layering of society by wealth, power, and status. In open systems, individuals can move between layers (social mobility). In closed systems, position is fixed at birth. Most modern societies are somewhere between — education and income are key mobility factors.
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Sofia L.
16 days agoSharing this with my class — exactly what we needed.
Maya R.
16 days agoSaved this to my study notes. Super clear and well-structured.
Lena F.
16 days agoHonestly the clearest version of this I've read on CampusWorld.
Marcus B. Teacher
16 days agoYes, it generalizes, though the advanced case needs more care.