Which of the following is not an element shared by all stratification systems?
a. Distinct groups that make up society's layers or strata.
b. An allowance for upward social mobility.
c. The unequal distribution of valued resources.
d. Ideologies that explain and justify inequality.
Answer: b. An allowance for upward social mobility.
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