Discuss the three main dimensions of social stratification. Give an example of how each dimension shapes one's position within the stratified system.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers vary but should identify social class, status, and power as the three main dimensions of social stratification. Social class should be one's position based on income and wealth. An example would be to name any profession or income level and identify it as an appropriate location in the class system. Status is the prestige associated with a person's position within society. This should be exemplified by identifying a position such as firefighter or college president and correctly matching it to a level of prestige. Power is the ability to get others to do what you want them to do, even if it is against their will, and those with more power are higher ranked in the stratification system. An example might be a head of household or a manager in a company.
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