Indian Society

By: Balaji, S.

Social Stratification is a Society's hierarchical ranking of people into layers based on wealth, income, race, education and power. It is a universal, structural system, that shapes life chances, opportunities, and social status, often dividing people into upper, middle, and lower layers. Key Principles and Types: Systemic Inequality- Stratification is a trait of society, not just individual differences, and persists across generationsClosed Systems (Caste)- Fixed, inherited, and allows little to no social mobilityOpen Systems (Class)- Based on achieved status, allowing movement, up or down based on educationIndicators- Common factors include wealth, power, prestige, Occupation and education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 620987259X
• ISBN13: 9786209872594
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"