Sociology Vocab: Chapter 9 Social Stratification

Sociology Vocab: Chapter 9 Social Stratification

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10th Grade

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1.

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A socioeconomic system that divides society members into categories ranking from high to low, based on things like wealth, power, and prestige.

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Social Stratification

2.

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A system in which people are born into a social status based on factors like wealth, income, education, and occupation.

Back

Caste System

3.

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Front

Social standing based on social factors and individual accomplishments.

Back

Class System

4.

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The value of money and assets a person has from, for example, inheritance.

Back

Wealth

5.

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The money a person earns from work or investments

Back

Income

6.

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Front

An increase—or upward shift—in social class

Back

Upward mobility

7.

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Front

A lowering of one's social class

Back

Downward mobility

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