Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Social Stratification

Which of the following statements best describes social stratification?

A) It refers to the disproportionate number of the poor who are women.
B) It is movement from one social class to another.
C) It is a society's ranking of people based on their access to valued resources such as wealth, power, and prestige.
D) It refers to the concept of rewarding people solely for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status.
E) It refers to the array of subsidies, tax breaks, and assistance that the government has created for businesses.