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Introduction to Sociology Module Outline 4 Chapter 7. Stratification, Social class, and Inequality 1 Stratification, Social Class, and Inequality Student’s Name Institution Affiliation

Introduction to Sociology Module Outline 4 Chapter 7. Stratification, Social class, and Inequality 2 I. As you read Chapter 7 , Stratification, Class and Inequality (from the class textbook), please define and explain the following terms: This section should be about 150 words in length, it is worth 3 points  How do sociologists define Social Stratification? Sociologists refer to social stratification as the system of social standing where a society ranks its people into different categories based on their wealth, education, background, power and income. It is more of dividing groups into groups according to their social hierarchies. Examples of social stratification are social class and slavery.  What is a social class? Social class is a set of concepts where society is divided based on the economic status of individuals. This is based on wealth, power and the educational attainment of an individual. Class can be divided into upper, upper middle, lower middle and the working class. This shows how the society is divided based on one his or her social status.  What is the Caste system and how does it contrast to the Class system? Castle system is a class structure that is based on one’s birth. This means one has the opportunity to resources based on his or her family background. Castle system differs from class system because the latter is based on one’s economic power, education, and achievements and not where he or she was born. Castle system only favors the few whose families were established from the beginning. Those who have worked hard to uplift their families are still not counted under this system.

Introduction to Sociology Module Outline 4 Chapter 7. Stratification, Social class, and Inequality 3 II. As your read the chapter and learn about the broader theoretical explanations of Social Stratification, reflect on the following concepts: This section should be about 200 words in length, it is worth 4 points  According to Karl Marx, what are the two main classes, and how do they relate to each other? Karl Marx brings out two main classes, which are the ruling capitalist class and the working class. The capitalists own the means of production while the working class provide the labor that helps to produce profits. The working classes or the proletarians work for the bourgeoisies and these two groups coexist each other. Without the capitalists, the working class will have no meaning to their labor and without the working class the capitalists will not be able to produce profits.  What are the three main differences between Max Weber’s and Karl Marx’s theories of social stratification? Max says that class is determined by economic factors whereas Weber believed this to be as a result of many factors combined. Max believed that only two classes exist in our societies while Weber believed that four classes of people exist in our societies. Max argues that capitalism is as a result of revolutionary class struggle and this may lead to a more classless society where socialists will emerge. On the other hand, Weber believes that the reason for classes is because of the differences in the division of labor and thinks this can later lead to a socialist society.  How does social stratification contribute to the functioning of society? What is wrong with this argument?

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