Which of the following is true regarding the social stratification system referred to as a caste system? Caste systems have status positions that are:

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Which of the following is true regarding the social stratification system referred to as a caste system?  Caste systems have status positions that are:

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11ecba2d_0d71_f703_a3bf_35744f704c11_MD0008_00 Social stratification refers to a system of inequality in society whereby individuals are grouped into hierarchical social categories that have differential access to resources, opportunities, and life outcomes. Class systems and caste systems are two types of social stratification systems. In a class system (eg, United States), the social class individuals are born into influences their opportunities and resources. However, an individual's status is at least partially achieved (voluntarily earned) through effort and/or ability. Social status is less clearly defined and boundaries between classes are not definite. Therefore, social mobility (movement between classes) is possible. In a caste system (eg, India), an individual's status is ascribed (involuntarily assigned) based on personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or parental caste. Individuals tend to remain in the same caste for life and are discouraged (formally and informally) from intimate contact with individuals in other castes. Therefore, social mobility (movement between castes) is very difficult. (Choices A, C, and D) In caste systems, social status is ascribed (assigned) to individuals at birth rather than achieved (earned), which significantly hinders social mobility (movement up or down in status). Educational objective: Social stratification refers to a system of inequality whereby individuals are hierarchically ranked into groups that have differing access to resources, opportunities, and life outcomes. In caste systems, social status is ascribed and caste boundaries are rigid, making social mobility difficult. In class systems, social status is at least partially achieved and class boundaries are less defined, making social mobility possible.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Social Stratification