SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social StratificationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 39, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What is social stratification?
A. the systematic ranking of different groups of people by social class
B. the systematic ranking of different groups of people by social mobility
C. the systematic ranking of different groups of people in a hierarchy of inequality
D. the systematic ranking of individuals by ability
Answer: C
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