Social_Stratification Sociality and Social status.pptx

Social Stratification

1. Social Stratification Understanding Society’s Hierarchical Structure Your Name / Institution

2. Introduction • Social stratification: Ranking of individuals and groups in society. • Key factors: Wealth, education, occupation, power. • Importance: Influences opportunities, mobility, and learning experiences.

3. Different Meanings of Society • Structural Perspective: Society as an interconnected system. - Example: Government, education, and businesses working together. • Conflict Perspective: Society marked by inequality and struggles. - Example: The rich vs. the poor. • Interactionist Perspective: Society shaped through daily interactions. - Example: Friendships, family dynamics, social media communities.

4. What is Social Stratification? • Hierarchical ranking system affecting access to resources. • Key Features: - Universal but varies across cultures. - Creates inequality. - Passed through generations. - Justified by societal beliefs. • Example: The caste system in India.

5. Types of Social Status • Ascribed Status: Assigned at birth (e.g., race, gender, royalty). • Achieved Status: Earned through effort (e.g., education, career). • Master Status: Dominates a person’s identity (e.g., celebrity, doctor).

6. Determinants of Social Status • Economic Status: Wealth & income. - Example: Business owners vs. low-wage workers. • Education: Higher academic levels lead to higher status. • Occupation: Job prestige (e.g., Doctors vs. manual laborers). • Power & Influence: Ability to make decisions (e.g., Politicians). • Cultural Capital: Knowledge, skills, social networks (e.g., Polyglots, well-traveled individuals).

7. Social Mobility • Vertical Mobility: Moving up/down the social hierarchy. - Example: Factory worker to CEO. • Horizontal Mobility: Changing roles within the same class. - Example: Teacher switching schools. • Intergenerational Mobility: Change across generations. - Example: Low-income child becomes a doctor. • Intragenerational Mobility: Change within one’s lifetime. - Example: Intern to company executive.

8. Effects of Social Stratification on Learning • Access to Quality Education: Wealthy families afford better schooling. • Achievement Gap: Low-income students face disadvantages. • Cultural & Social Capital: Parental education affects children’s success. • Teacher Expectations: Biases based on students’ backgrounds. • Career Opportunities: Higher education leads to better jobs.

9. Conclusion • Social stratification impacts life, especially education. • Recognizing inequalities can promote fair opportunities. • Aim for policies and practices that reduce disparities.

10. Thank You! Questions? Contact Information (if applicable).