Question
Explain the three key principles of social stratification with examples.
Solution
Key principles of social stratification :
- Social Stratification is a characteristic of society, not simply a functions of individual differences.
- Social stratification remains over generations. Persons social position is ascribed. It means children assume the social position of their parents. The ascribed part of social inequality is reinforced by the practice of endogamy.
- social stratification is supported by the patterns of belief, or ideology. In this sense, no system of social stratification is likely to remain over generations unless it is generally understood as being either fair or necessary.
