stratification
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7.9
- noun
- /ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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estratificación social
- Tuareg society is characterized by marked stratification of nobles, tributary groups, blacksmiths, and formerly servile social segments.
- social stratification
- economic stratification
- socioeconomic stratification
And there were incredible stratifications of wealth, prestige and power that really put the lie to the communist ideology that was lying behind the Soviet Union.
- And there were incredible stratifications of wealth, prestige and power that really put the lie to the communist ideology that was lying behind the Soviet Union.
Examples
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The CSDH defines structural determinants of health as those conditions that generate or reinforce social stratification in society.
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Given high levels of income inequality and social stratification, residents of Brazilian cities have become preoccupied with issues of security.
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The problem of inequality and social stratification is not just a problem for the inner city.
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Economic constraints and opportunities, as well as patterns of social stratification, are critical to Brazilian development.
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And later in his career he addressed issues of racial stratification and more recently global warming.
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Selective legal barriers often appear that lead to stratification and the spread of inherited inequality.
Academic text (1992) -
And there were incredible stratifications of wealth, prestige and power that really put the lie to the communist ideology that was lying behind the Soviet Union.
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Many sociologists study social stratification to understand how wealth and power are distributed in society.
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In many cultures, social stratification is evident through differences in education and occupation.
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The stratification of society can lead to significant disparities in access to resources and opportunities.
Synonyms
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4.6
The way a society is divided into groups by money, job, or social position
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7.4
A way a society ranks people by money, education, and work
To arrange people or things into levels of importance
Antonyms
Compounds
How Hierarchical
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6.5
- Specialized
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7.9
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7.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stratification comes from the Latin stratum meaning 'layer' (plural strata); think of society as a stack of layers or a cake with different levels, some people near the top and others below. That's why social stratification means dividing people into different classes or levels.