Stratification and Class (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Opportunities & resources available throughout life: education, health, employment, social mobility

3.6 vs 7.2 deaths per 1000 births

Health inequalities between classes were increasing

Working-class can't afford healthy lifestyles, food, or healthcare

Necessary & beneficial - helps society function effectively

Stratification ensures most able fill most important roles

Economic rewards match individual merit & ability

Ruling class who own means of production

Working class who only own their labour power

Factories, machinery, land - owned by bourgeoisie

Workers disconnected from their work & from others

Class power, social power, party power

Economic opportunities & ability to control wages/conditions

Class less important; gender, age, ethnicity matter more