The criteria used by a social class system to stratify its members include
A) power, heredity, and employment status.
B) wealth, occupational attainment, and gender.
C) property, power, and prestige.
D) gender, race, and ethnicity.

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Property refers to the ownership of assets, power refers to the ability to control resources, and prestige refers to the respect and admiration accorded to someone by virtue of their position or achievements. Together, these three factors form the basis of a social class system's criteria for stratifying its members. Choices A, B, and D each capture some elements of social stratification, but do not provide a comprehensive picture of the criteria used.

The Criteria Used by a Social Class System to Stratify