Stratification (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Stratification
Stratification
Society organised into hierarchical layers w/ unequal power & resources
Differentiation
Differentiation
Society divides people into groups based on characteristics
Primary stratification form in modern Western societies
Primary stratification form in modern Western societies
Social class
Upper class main characteristic
Upper class main characteristic
Substantial wealth & power, often inherited across generations
Middle class main work type
Middle class main work type
Non-manual work in professional/managerial/admin roles
Working class main work type
Working class main work type
Manual labour (farm/factory workers)
Underclass main income source
Underclass main income source
State benefits (long-term unemployed, homeless)
RG scale based on (until 2000)
RG scale based on (until 2000)
Occupational skill levels
NS-SEC based on (from 2000)
NS-SEC based on (from 2000)
Employment type rather than skill level alone
Objective class definitions use
Objective class definitions use
Measurable, clearly defined criteria (e.g. income, occupation)
Subjective class definitions focus on
Subjective class definitions focus on
How individuals perceive their own class position
Traditional class analysis & gender issue
Traditional class analysis & gender issue
Classified families by male head of household's occupation
Social mobility
Social mobility
Ability to move between different social class levels