Social Stratification

Central Idea:
- Division of society into hierarchical layers based on various factors.
Main Branches:
- Types of Social Stratification:
  - 1. Class
    - Upper Class
    - Middle Class
    - Lower Class
  - 2. Caste
    - Hereditary social group
    - Limited social mobility
  - 3. Status
    - Prestige and honor
    - Occupation and education
  - 4. Power
    - Ability to influence decisions
    - Political and economic power
Sub-branches:
- Factors Influencing Social Stratification:
  - Wealth
  - Education
  - Occupation
  - Race/ethnicity
  - Gender
  - Social networks
  - Inheritance
Effects of Social Stratification:
- Inequality
- Social mobility
- Access to resources
- Life opportunities
Theories of Social Stratification:
- Marxian Theory
- Weberian Theory
- Functionalism
- Conflict Theory