SOCI 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Proletariat, Social Mobility, Cultural Universal
29 Mar 2017
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A system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy. All societies have some degree of social stratification. Income- earnings from work (wages) or investments (dividends) Wealth- total value of money and other assets, minus outstanding debts. Caste system- social stratification based on ascription or birth. Class system- social stratification based on both birth and individual achievement. Meritocracy- social stratification based on personal merit (ability) Social mobility- change in position within a social hierarchy. Caste- individuals typically have the same level of income and education as their parents. Class- individuals have the opportunity to increase education or income. Conspicuous consumption- buying and using products because of the statement they make about social position. Davis-moore thesis- social stratification exists because there are beneficial consequences for the operation of society. Different jobs within society require different levels of skill and therefore require different levels of incentives (wages, benefits) Ensures people perform most needed jobs (doctors, lawyers, judges, politicians etc. )
