Systems of Stratification

Social Stratification is the division of society into ranks or classes.

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Social inequality is the unequal sharing of scarce resources and social rewards.

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Endogamy is marriage outside one's social category.

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Exogamy is marriage outside one's social category.

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Exogamy determines the level of social inequality in society.

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Characteristics of the Caste System is resources and rewards based on ascribed status, fixed for life.

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How open or closed a society's stratification system is determines the level of social inequality in society.

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Caste system is open.

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Class systems are relatively open.

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Social class is defined as wealth, power, and prestige.

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