Answer to Question #276910 in Sociology for tani

Question

Explain two arguments in support of social stratification.

Answer 1

Social stratification is a system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy.

1)Social stratification is universal

There is no society on this world which is free from stratification. Modern stratification differs from stratification of primitive societies. It is a worldwide phenomenon. According to Sorokin, "all permanently organized groups are stratified."

2)Stratification is social

It is true that biological qualities do not determine one’s superiority and inferiority. Factors like age, sex, intelligence as well as strength often contribute as the basis on which statues are distinguished. But one’s education, property, power, experience, character, personality etc. are found to be more important than biological qualities. Hence, stratification is social by nature.