Social and
Political
Stratificati
on
Presented by: The Loud
Gurls
SOCIAL
STRATIFICATION
Refers to a form of inequality where
members of society are ranked based
on their status or superiority.
SOCIETY IS DIVIDED INTO DIFFERENT
LEVELS OR LAYERS WITHIN THE
HIERARCHY:
A. SOCIAL DESIRABLES
B. SOCIAL MOBILITY SYSTEM
C. SOCIAL INEQUALITY
D. GENDER INEQUALITY
E. ETHNIC MINORITIES
F. OTHER MINORITY GROUPS
G. GLOBAL INEQUALITY
3 COMPONENT THEORY OF SOCIAL
STRATIFICATION
POWE
01. Refers to the ability to influence
R
SOCIAL
others, allowing individuals to
achieve their goals even when
others are resistant or unwilling to
comply.
DESIRABLE PRESTIG
02. E
S
Refers to an individual's standing in
society, granting them a level of status
that provides access to resources or
S ocial standards and status diff er opportunities unavailable to those of
lower status.
across societies, but as Max Weber
explains, most societies tend to
WEALT
03. Refers
favor individuals with power
(prestige or status) and wealth to the abundance of
(class). H
resources
possesses.
an individual
SOCIAL MOBILITY
SYSTEM
Refers to how individuals navigate changes in their social status over time.
2 TYPES OF 2 TYPES OF
MOVEMENT: SYSTEM:
VERTICAL MOBILITY - OPEN CLASS SYSTEM - A
Refers to the movement system in which an
of individuals up or individual's status is
down the social determined by their
achievements.
hierarchy.
HORIZONTAL MOBILITY CLOSED CLASS SYSTEM - In
- Refers to a person this system, individuals
moving to a position of are born into their social
equal rank within the classes and typically
same social level. remain in their ascribed
status for life.
SOCIAL
INEQUALITY
Individuals experience unequal access
to various resources and privileges
within society.
3 FACTORS CHARACTERIZING SOCIAL
INEQUALITY:
1. Wealth
2. Power
3. Prestige
GENDER
INEQUALITY
Is marked by individuals being denied
privileges, such as equal pay,
education, and rights, based on their
sex or gender. Although some
researchers debate the extent to which
women have held subordinate roles
across all societies, the consensus is
that men have generally occupied
dominant positions.
ETHNIC
MINORITIES
Minority groups in society often face
discrimination based on their ethnicity,
leading to violations of their civil,
political, economic, social, and cultural
rights. Ethnic inequality is a
widespread issue globally, and the
discrimination experienced by these
groups not only impacts their lives but
also has repercussions on the global
economy.
OTHER
MINORITY
GROUPS
In addition to social standing,
ethnicity, and gender, other factors
can infl uence how an individual is
treated in society. A person's
religion, disabilities, and beliefs
can signifi cantly impact their
infl uence and position within the
community.
GLOBAL
INEQUALIT
Y
Inequality and discrimination are prevalent in societies worldwide, and the
discriminatory practices in these communities can raise signifi cant concerns on a
global scale.
Two Main Entities Influencing
International Activities:
State: A political entity Non-state Actors:
with a defined territory Individuals or
and government organizations influencing
policies without
authority.
government affiliation.
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