Social Hierarchy — definition?
Structured ranking of society based on resources, power, and prestige.
Theoretical Perspectives — role?
Explain origins and functions of social stratification.
Dimensions of Stratification — key?
Wealth, income, status, and power.
Social Hierarchy — definition?
Structured ranking based on resources, power, prestige.
Social Stratification — system of?
Ranking society categories by wealth, race, gender, occupation.
Status — role?
Social honor or prestige held by an individual.
Social Class — shared?
Similar socioeconomic status based on wealth, occupation, education.
Power — role?
Ability to influence or control others and institutions.
Life Chances — influence?
Opportunities for quality of life, resources, mobility.
Hierarchies — maintained by?
Institutions, norms, interactions reinforcing inequalities.
Answer 10 questions on Understanding Social Hierarchies and Inequality.
1. What is social hierarchy?
2. Who is the sociologist most commonly associated with the functionalist perspective on social stratification?
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