Social Stratification and Social Identity

Social stratification is typically based on economic, political, and cultural factors, not religious factors.

The caste system is a unique feature of Indian society and is based on birth into a particular social group.

Endogamy, hierarchy, and occupational specialization are characteristics of the caste system, while exogamy is not.

The class system is based on a combination of wealth, income, power, authority, and social status.

Social mobility can occur between social classes, social groups, and social strata.

Horizontal mobility is not a type of social mobility, as it refers to movement within the same social stratum.

Social identity is based on an individual's membership in a social group, such as their race, ethnicity, gender, or social class.

Social identity is influenced by cultural, societal, and historical factors, not biological factors.

Social identity can influence an individual's self-esteem, behavior, and attitudes.

Rational choice theory is not a theory of social stratification, as it focuses on individual decision-making rather than social structure.

Functionalist theory argues that social stratification is necessary for social order, stability, and cohesion.

Conflict theory argues that social stratification is a result of competition for resources, power struggles, and class conflict.

Symbolic interactionist theory focuses on the meaning of social stratification, the interaction between individuals and social groups, and the role of symbols and language in social stratification.

Social stratification can have a significant impact on an individual's life chances, opportunities, and access to resources.

Social stratification can lead to poverty, inequality, and discrimination, but it can also promote social cohesion.