What Is an Example of Stratification?

Stratification means to sort data/people/objects into distinct groups or layers. For example, you might sort “All people in the USA” into ethnic groups, income level groups, or geographic groups.

What are some examples of social stratification?

For example, in some cultures, wisdom and charisma are valued, and people who have them are revered more than those who don't. In some cultures, the elderly are esteemed; in others, the elderly are disparaged or overlooked. Societies' cultural beliefs often reinforce the inequalities of stratification.

What is social stratification and its example?

Social stratification is a process by which a society is divided into different layers, or strata, based on factors like level of education, occupation, income, and wealth. ... For example, those in the same social class tend to have the same types of jobs and similar levels of income.

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