1. 5 . Stratification and Class Structure
Social Stratification
Basic Systems of Stratification
Theories of Stratification
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2. Social Stratification
All societies are stratified on a hierarchical basis into social categories (social strata)
Typically defined on the basis of:
family background
occupation
Income
Culture differ from each other with regard to the:
degree of social mobility between social strata
significance attached to social strata in business
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Social Mobility
The extent to which individuals can move out of the social strata into which they are born
Two Major Types
Caste System
Class System
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Caste System
Most rigid form of stratification
Closed system in which social position is determined by the person’s family
Change is usually not possible for entire life
Caste position carries with is a specific occupation
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Class System
Less rigid form of social stratification
Open system where social mobility is possible
both upward or downward
Person’s social position by birth can be changed through their achievements or luck
Degree of social mobility varies by society
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Class Consciousness
When people tend to perceive themselves in terms of their class background which shapes their relationships with members of other classes
Where class consciousness is high, the way individuals from different classes work together may be very prescribed and strained
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6. Socialization
What is Socialization
Discuss the Development in children
What is Re-socialization
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9. What is Re-socialization

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Assignment 04
Define and describe -Ethnicity & Racism , Prejudice and Discrimination , Stereotypes and Scapegoats
Discuss the social perspectives of Ethnicity and Race
Discuss the importance of Deviance and Crime in today's context to the society ?
Discuss norms , conformity and social control
Discuss importance of deviance and crime to healthcare professional ?
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