Question

Explain the term Inequality as an element of Social Stratification.

Answer 1

1. Social stratification produces inequities across societies, largely because those in higher ranks have greater access to resources than those at the lowest level of the social hierarchy.
2. People at the bottom have limited financial means and educational opportunities. These limitations constrain their ability to grow and succeed.
3. On the contrary, those at the top not only have financial power but also access to education, continuing a cycle in which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
4. High levels of inequality in a stratified society, if not effectively addressed, can lead to social unrest and, ultimately, political anarchy.