W 12.2 (may 24) - jaejun Kim(김재준)

1. Summary

Wikipedia page "Social stratification" deals with the phenomenon of individuals or groups being classified economically, socially, and politically in society. It is determined by various factors such as property, income, education level, occupation, and social status. Social stratification has a significant impact on individual life opportunities and access to social resources, and also has an important impact on social stability and inequality issues.

2. interesting point

Diversity of Stratification: It is interesting to understand how different social stratification systems exist, and how they are formed and maintained in each society. For example, it is possible to explore the differences between the stratification systems of Western and Eastern societies.

Justice and Inequality: It is also important to understand how social stratification relates to the issue of inequality. A deep understanding of how stratification shapes and maintains economic and social inequality is needed.

Social Volatility: Social stratification can fluctuate over time. It is also interesting to understand how this volatility is linked to social change.

3. discussion question

Social stratification and economic inequality: What is the relationship between economic inequality and social stratification, and how do they affect each other?

Comments

  1. Heo jong yeolJune 22, 2024 at 1:17 AM

    Your summary of social stratification was insightful, especially in exploring its impact on individuals and societies across different contexts. The discussion about the diversity of stratification systems and their connection to inequality is particularly thought-provoking.

    Regarding your discussion question on the relationship between economic inequality and social stratification, delving into specific examples or case studies could illustrate how these factors interact within different societies. Understanding this relationship could shed light on mechanisms for addressing inequality more effectively.

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