chapter 8 Flashcards
1
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social stratification
A
process of dividing societies
2
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caste system
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social stratification in which resources and rewards are distributed based off of ASCRIBED STATUS
3
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class system
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social stratification in which distribution is based off of ACHIEVED STATUS
4
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wealth
A
assets and income
5
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power
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ability to control the behavior of others
6
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prestige
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respect honor recognition and courtesy an individual receives
7
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horizontal mobility
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within a social class
8
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vertical mobility
A
one social class to another
9
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poverty level
A
minimum annual income needed to survive
10
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life expectancy
A
how long a person is expected to live
