Social stratification is the divisions of a population into
two or more layers ,each of which is relatively homogeneous and between which
there are differences in privileges, restrictions, rewareles and obligations,
stratification involves rank differention and constitutes an order of ranking
on the basis of relative position within the ratin__ system operating in
society.
Determinats of
social stratification:
Some societies occupation, income and health, education are
considered in other societies, ownership of landed property , ancestry, and
family name may be most important; in still oters education,caste, creed and
power or influence with authorities may rank high as social value.
Despit the variation , esteem , disapproval arecommon in
societies there is some determinants or factors of status as follwing in
Bangladesh:-
1.Wealth:----in some form as recognised by
society--measured in quantity or assessed in quality. living standards
displayed and the source of wealth is also significant.
2.Ancestry:--referring
to the family reputation,length of residence in the area, legitimacy or
illegitimacy, racial or ethnic background and nationality.
3.Functional
utility of the individual:---- his
occupation as executive, teacher, scientist,unskilled labourer, skilled
craftsman.
4.Religion:---the
kind and degree of religion professed and practiced.All societies include some
attitude towards the supernatural expressed in the form of a religion with sets
of beliefs and rituals,
5.Biological
characteristics:---including both age and sex. Adulthood is valued more
than infancy and childhood in most of the societies ,and males are accorded
higher status than females in many societies. Closely related to both age and
sex is physical beauty according to standards defined by the society.
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