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Types of Stratification
Caste System
Theorists
Factors of Class
Theories
100
What are the two types of social stratification?
Achieved and Ascribed
100
True or False: The newborns life long status or (Caste) is determined by their own status.
False
100
He defined class in terms of who owns the means of production
Karl Marx
100
What is the highest determinant of prestige in the United States?
Occupation
100
What are the two theories decribed in this presentation?
Functionalist and Conflict
200
Name 3 of the 5 ascribed statuses
Ancestry, Race, Age, Physical appearance, Gender
200
The caste system forbids....
Exogamy
200
The class that sell their labor in exchange for wages are the?
ProletariatsProletariats
200
What is is the ability to control the behavior of others with or without the consent?
Power
200
Functionalist view stratification as a?
necessary feature of the social culture
300
Abilitiys and Behaviors in achieved status can lead to.....
Social inequality
300
Name 2 of the 4 castes
Brahmans – priests and scholars Kshatriyas (kuh-SHA-tree-uhz) – Rulers, nobles, soldiers Vaisyas (VISH-yuhz)- Merchants, bankers, businesspeople Sudras – laborers, artisans Harijans
300
According to Karl Marx what is the only determining factor of class?
ownership of property
300
What is the ratio of wealthy to poor people?
The ratio stood 326 to 1, and 42 to 1
300
True or false: Conflict theory flaws are unequal rewards are based in part on differences in talent skill and desire.
True
500
Ascribed and Achieved
What are the two types of stratification systems?