Section 1
Systems of Stratification
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5 concepts
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Stratification
Global stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in societies around the world.
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Slavery
Slavery is a system in which people are bought and sold as property, forced to work, or held in captivity against their will.
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Caste Systems
Caste systems are closed social stratification systems in which people inherit their position and experience little mobility.
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Class
Social class refers to the grouping of individuals in a stratified social hierarchy, usually based on wealth, education, and occupation.
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Gender
Along with economic class and race, society is stratified by gender, with women often holding a lower social position than men.