Social Stratification

Q.1 Define and Explainthree key concepts in the study of stratification:

• Ascribed status
• Achieved status
• Class

Q.2 Outline and explain three types of stratification system:

• Estate
• Slavery
• Caste

Q.3 Evaluate three different theories of stratification consensus.

• Functionalist
• Conflict ( Marxist)
• Weberian

  Q.4 Explain what is meant  by embourgeoisement and proletarianisation using example to illustrate your answer.   Q.5 Compare and contrast how an ascribed social stratification system (THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM) differs from an achieved social stratification (THE BRITISH CLASS SYSTEM) how does each impact on an individuals life chance.   Q.6 Which theoretical approach best explains the British Class System and why ?