W12.2 May 24 (Fri) Kim seoyoung

 1.Summary

Social stratification refers to the categorization of people into hierarchical groups based on socioeconomic factors like wealth, income, education, race, gender, and occupation. In modern Western societies, it is typically divided into three main classes: upper, middle, and lower, each of which can be further subdivided into upper, middle, and lower strata.


This concept is more evident in complex societies, where resources such as income and power are distributed unequally. Social stratification is reproduced across generations and varies across different societies and times. It impacts access to resources and opportunities, such as mortgage credit, influenced by neighborhood and racial factors.

2.Interesting point

One interesting aspect of social stratification is how it manifests differently across societies and historical periods. In modern Western societies, the division into upper, middle, and lower classes is common, but in other cultures, stratification might be based on caste, tribe, or kinship. Another fascinating point is the debate over whether social stratification originated with hunter-gatherer societies or began with the advent of agriculture and more complex social structures. Additionally, social stratification influences many aspects of life, including access to education, healthcare, and even mortgage credit, highlighting the pervasive impact of social hierarchy on individual opportunities and outcomes.

3.Discussion

Key discussion points on social stratification include:


1. **Social Mobility:** How barriers between classes impact one's ability to move upward.

2. **Policy Effectiveness:** The role of policies like progressive taxation and social welfare in reducing inequality.

3. **Education:** The link between socioeconomic status and access to quality education, and its impact on mobility.

4. **Globalization:** Whether globalization exacerbates or mitigates social inequalities within and between countries.



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