Social stratification is the ranking of individuals in a hierarchy of
> unequal wealth, occupational prestige, and power. It is a feature of
> society and not a reflection of individual uniqueness or differences.
> Stratification is a universal feature found in all societies: agrarian,
> industrial, and postindustrial. Furthermore, socialization and cultures
> reproduce stratification and transmit it from one generation to the next.
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> Social institutions such as education, the economy, politics, and
> government maintain the stratified status quo. The goal of these
> institutions is to provide the needs of society and not a radical
> transformation of structured inequality. Changes in social stratification
> are usually slow and incremental rather than fast and revolutionary.
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> This discussion will give you an insight into the difficulties all
> societies face with regards to social stratification. Based on your
> readings and understanding of the above issues, discuss the answer to the
> following question:
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> *Is it possible to establish a society in which there is no stratification
> based on class? Explain your response with reasons.*
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> Minimum of 750 words
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> include three references and appropriate subtitles

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Social stratification is a concept that involves the categorization of individuals into groups based on their social-economic conditions. It is also used to describe a social arrangement of a society or social group into a hierarchy of unequal positions with regard to property, power, psychic gratification, and social evolution. As a universal feature, stratification is found within all societies that include industrial, agrarian, and postindustrial. The caste system in India is a perfect example of a social stratification system. Within social stratification, there exist groups of …

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