a hierarchy"(p.248). Stratification is society has four basic principles. First social

stratification is a trait of society and not the differences created by individuals. In

essence this is saying that people who are wealthy will have a successful and productive

life, where as people of a lower socioeconomic class will not have the same benefits.

Second social stratification will continue throughout generations. Most parents will pass

on their societal status, on to their children. The only time that this is not the case is

when social mobility occurs. Social mobility is where "ones position in the social

hierarchy changes"(p.248). Third social stratification is very universal but can vary.

Social stratification is found globally, but differs from society to society. Many societies

place different values on different classes. Finally social stratification involves beliefs as

well as inequality. Beliefs play a big r

African Americans. They get stuck in area that foster crime and deviance, however I

would not know how to rank their children. Third,caste systems encourage people to stay

the government could create jobs for inner city residence, and that schools could improve

individual in a class system goes to school and becomes educated, social mobility is then

offer scholarships for disadvantaged people. There is always room for social mobility.

systems rely on culture. The book also mentions that most caste systems are also

I do not belief that the opening statement is true. I say this because in todays

social stratification. The caste system is defined as "social stratification based on

within their own kind. Meaning the wealthy do not interact with the poor. Fourth, caste

Next is the Class System, "social stratification based on both birth and individual

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