W12.2 May 24 (Fri) - Hong gyeongmin(홍경민)

 

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Social stratification refers to the classification of people into groups in society based on socioeconomic factors such as wealth, income, and race. Stratification is the relative social position of an individual within a social group, category, and geographic area. 

Four principles that underlie social stratification are presented. First, the social class is socially defined as the property of the society, not as an individual belonging to that society. Second, the social class is reproduced from generation to generation. Third, the social class is universal but variable. Fourth, social stratification includes qualitative beliefs and attitudes toward social status as well as quantitative inequality.

The social status variables that underlie social stratification are based on social perceptions and attitudes toward the different characteristics of individuals and ethnic groups. Many of these variables depend on time and place, but the relative weights given to each variable and certain combinations of these variables depend on place over time. Although many variables that contribute to understanding social stratification have long been identified, their models and their role in constructing social classes are still active topics in theory and research. Sociologists generally recognize that there are no "pure" economic variables, as social factors are essential to economic values. However, variables that affect social stratification can be largely divided into economic and other social factors.


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It is interesting to note that goods and resources are evenly distributed in a complex society, with certain individuals and families accounting for a larger share. This is because the main elements of the stratified system include social institutions that define valuable goods, rules for allocating resources according to occupations, and social mobility. Social mobility refers to the ability of individuals or groups to move between classes, creating openness or closure of the system. As a result, open systems have high mobility, and closed systems have low mobility.


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Social stratification is said to be relative to each individual, but could there be an absolute social stratification phenomenon?

Comments

  1. Kim SeoyoungMay 20, 2024 at 12:36 AM

    Social mobility is an important factor, and a highly mobile society can promote diversity and innovation, and provide opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential. On the other hand, low-mobility societies have limited movement between classes.
    Therefore, social mobility is one of the important factors that determine whether a society is open and inclusive, or closed and discriminatory. By understanding the current social structure and mobility, policies and interventions to reduce social inequality and create a fair society should be considered.

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