In a stratified society, even people who do not speak the prestige dialect tend to accept it as standard or superior.This phenomenon is referred to as

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Symbolic domination refers to the power of a dominant group to impose its language, customs, and beliefs as the standard by which all others are measured. In a stratified society, where social classes exist, this domination can be even more evident, as members of lower classes tend to accept the language and dialect of higher classes as superior, even if they do not speak it themselves. This phenomenon is a way for the dominant group to exert control and maintain their position of power within society.

In a Stratified Society, Even People Who Do Not Speak