Week 12_ Social stratification

1. Summary

Social stratification refers to the classification of people into groups according to socioeconomic factors or derived powers, such as wealth, income, race, education, gender, occupation and social status. As such, stratification is the relative social status of people within social groups, categories, geographical regions, or social units. The classification of people by social class occurs most clearly in a complex state-based, multipolar or feudal society, and the latter is based on the socioeconomic relationship between the aristocracy and the peasant class. Social stratification is what is perceived as the property of society and reproduced from generation to generation. Social stratification is also common, but it depends on time and place. Social stratification includes qualitative beliefs and attitudes as well as quantitative values. And between social classes, individuals and groups sometimes move from one class to another. However, in a closed strategic system, movement between layers is impossible or rarely occurs.

2. Interesting

Gender is one of the most prevalent and universal social characteristics people use to make social distinctions among individuals. These values and other sex-related values affect the distribution of income and property under a certain social order. The phenomenon of social stratification related to gender was impressive. This is because it is still a controversial topic.
 

3. Discussion

I am curious about the feminism debate still. Feminism is learning for gender equality. Let's explore the controversial reasons.

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