social inequality 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySocial inequalityGCSEAQA Created by: TahminachahalCreated on: 12-04-17 13:05 Social Stratification The way society is structured or divided into hierarchy layers. Eg Social Class 1 of 7 Social Class A group of people sharing a similar economic position in terms of occupation, income and wealth 2 of 7 Ascribed Status Status given at birth either through family, physical, religious or cultural factors. Eg Prince Harry 3 of 7 Achieved Status A social status through the factors of hard work, educational sucess, special talents or sheer good luck. Eg Sir Alan Sugar 4 of 7 The Caste System An Indian Stratified society. Their status is ascribed adn you cannot move up or down. 5 of 7 Working Class The section of society composed of people engaged in manual work. 6 of 7 Middle Class The section of society composed of people engaged in non-manual work and proffessional work. 7 of 7
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