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Page 1: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

CH8 Social Stratification

Page 2: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

CH8-1 System of Stratification• Most societies divide their members into

ranks based on selected characteristics, which can lead to social inequality

• Two basic systems exist today: caste and class

Page 3: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

Caste System

• Resources and social rewards are distributed on the basis of ascribed status.

Page 4: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

Class System

• Distribution of scarce resources and rewards is determined on the basis of achieved statuses

Page 5: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

Social Class

• Determined by people with similar levels of wealth, power, and prestige

Page 6: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

CH8-2 The American Class System

• Upper Class• Upper Middle Class• Lower Middle Class• Working Class• Working Poor• Underclass

Page 7: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

CH8-3 Poverty

• 37 Million Americans live in poverty, or below what society considers to be the minimum adequate standard of living

• The poverty level is determined by calculating the cost of providing an adequate diet.

Page 8: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

CH8 Test55 points possible

• 15 Matching • 5 Multiple Choice• 5 True/False• 7 Short Answer

– Caste vs. Class System– 3 Things that determine social class– Your Profession-Prestigious??– List 6 social classes in the US-give 2 characteristics each– How is poverty level determined?– Characteristics that might lead to poverty.– Cartoon with 4 questions.

Page 9: CH8 Social Stratification. CH8-1 System of Stratification Most societies divide their members into ranks based on selected characteristics, which can.

CH8 Review Assignment Comprehension & Critical Thinking

p. 204 #1-3, 5-10 Complete terms for CH8-1, CH8-2, CH8-3


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