Question

why do society stratify?
what are some ways in which our American culture stratifies people?
what do you think are the functions of stratofication?

Answer 1

Social stratification means society is divided in different categories, class, layers or groups due to gender, caste, race, wealth, and religion etc.

Society stratifies due to:

• Gender discrimination means male- female difference.
• Unequal distribution of income and wealth
• Different types of religions
• Racism
• Type of education
• Social status etc.

In following ways American culture stratifies people:

• On the basis of gender; male-female.
• On the basis on income; extremely rich, rich, middle class, below average, extremely poor etc.
• Racism; skin color, culture etc.
• On Social status and political basis etc.

Functions of stratification :

• Proper functioning of the society.
• Smooth functioning of economy
• Encourages people to work more due to their low income.