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1. Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement and establishment of social categories in a society. It is the basic component of social organization. 2. There are three main dimensions of social stratification - wealth and income, inequalities of power, and inequalities of prestige. Wealth and income are unevenly distributed, as are power and prestige. 3. There are multiple theories that attempt to explain social stratification, including conflict theory which views it as a result of comp
- Author
- Ochaco Yacap
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- EN