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STRATI

This document defines and examines social and political stratification from sociological perspectives. It begins by defining social stratification as the classification of people into socioeconomic classes based on occupation, income, wealth, and social status. Stratification systems typically comprise three main classes: upper, middle, and lower. Each class can be further divided into strata. The document also discusses social mobility and the different types, including horizontal and vertical mobility involving changes between classes, as well as upward, downward, inter-generational, and intra-generational mobility. Social desirables like prestige, power, and wealth are resources that determine social standing within a stratification system.

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STRATI

This document defines and examines social and political stratification from sociological perspectives. It begins by defining social stratification as the classification of people into socioeconomic classes based on occupation, income, wealth, and social status. Stratification systems typically comprise three main classes: upper, middle, and lower. Each class can be further divided into strata. The document also discusses social mobility and the different types, including horizontal and vertical mobility involving changes between classes, as well as upward, downward, inter-generational, and intra-generational mobility. Social desirables like prestige, power, and wealth are resources that determine social standing within a stratification system.

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SOCIAL AND

POLITICAL
STRATIFICATION
AT THE END OF
THE LESSON: I AM
ABLE TO
1. Define Social and Political Stratification;
2. Examine social stratification from the functionalist and
conflict perspectives; and
3. Examine the concept, characteristics and forms of
stratification systems using sociological perspectives.
Sociologists use the term social stratification to
describe the system of social standing.
Social stratification is the classification of
people into socio economic class, based upon
their occupation and income, wealth and social
status.
Stratification is the relative social position of
people within a social group, category,
geographic region or social unit
Stratification is the relative social position of
people within a social group, category,
geographic region or social unit.

Stratification is distinguished as three social


classes: upper class, middle class and the lower
class; in turn, each class can be subdivided into
strata; the upper- stratum, the middle-stratum,
and the lower-stratum.
Stratification is the relative social position of
people within a social group, category,
geographic region or social unit.

Stratification is distinguished as three social


classes: upper class, middle class and the lower
class; in turn, each class can be subdivided into
strata; the upper- stratum, the middle-stratum,
and the lower-stratum.
Social Desirables are resources considered
valuable by societies. These resources may be
tangible or intangible.

Generally, prestige, power and wealth are three


important social desirables. It describes the
social standing of individuals relative to others.
Social Mobility are refers to changes of
individuals, families, households ,or other
categories of people within or between social
class in a society. It is a change in social status
relative to one’s current social location within a
given society.
SOCIAL
MOBILITY
TYPES OF MOBILITY
 HORIZONTAL MOBILITY

 This happen when a person changes their occupation but


their overall standing remain unchanged.

 For example, if a doctor goes from practicing medicine to


teaching in a medical school, the occupation's changed but
their prestige and social standing likely remain the same.
TYPES OF MOBILITY
 VERTICAL MOBILITY

 It is a change in occupational, political, or religious status of a


person that causes a change in their societal position. A person
or social object moves from one social class to another.

 For example, a factory worker who enrolls in college and


becomes an international businessman..
TYPES OF MOBILITY
 UPWARD MOBILITY

 It is when a person moves from a lower position in society to a


higher one. It can also include people occupying higher positions
in the same societal group. However , upward mobility, while
seen as a good thing, can also come at a cause for individuals.

 For example, a floor worker in a factory being promoted to the


supervisor is an example of upward mobility.
TYPES OF MOBILITY
 DOWNWARD MOBILITY

 It takes place when a person moves from a higher position


in society in a lower one. It happen when someone is
caught performing a wrongful act that can result in the
loss of the position they currently hold.
 For example, a stockbroker being convicted of fraud and
losing their fortune is an example of downward mobility
TYPES OF MOBILITY
INTER-GENERATIONAL MOBILITY

 This happen when social position changes from one


generation to another. The change can be upward or
downward.
TYPES OF MOBILITY
INTRA-GENERATIONAL MOBILITY

 Change in societal positions occurs during the lifespan of a


single generation. It can also refer to a change position
between siblings. One way is when a person climbs up the
corporate ladder in their career.
THANK
YOU!

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