Social Stratification
What is social stratification?
Inequality between groups.
What does the functionalist perspective say?
Stratification is necessary for social order.
What is global inequality?
Unequal distribution of resources between countries.
What determines social class?
Income, Education, and occupation.
What is absolute poverty?
Not having basic needs like food and shelter.
What is social class?
Group based on money.
What does the conflict perspective say?
Inequality benefits powerful groups.
Name one cause of global inequality.
Colonialism / Global Capitalism / Multinational corporations
What is social mobility?
Moving to a higher social class.
What is relative poverty?
Being poor compared to others.
Name one system of stratification.
Slavery / Caste / Estate / Class
What does the interactionist perspective focus on?
Everyday interactions are shaped by class.
What is a developed country?
A country with high and strong income.
What is upward mobility?
Moving to a higher social class.
How does poverty affect health?
What is slavery?
The most extreme form of inequality where people are owned.
Why do functionalists support stratification?
It motivates people and keeps society stable.
What is a developing country?
A country still growing economically.
What is a closed system?
No movement between classes.
How does poverty affect education?
Fewer opportunities for schooling.
What is a class system?
A system based on economic position.
What do conflict theorists criticize?
Unequal distribution of power and resources.
What is a least developed country?
A country with extreme poverty and weak economy.
What is an open system?
Movement between classes is possible.
Name one poverty solution.
Policies or programs that reduce poverty.