THEORIES OF GLOBAL STRATIFICATION

 


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                     Global stratification refers to the hierarchical structure of people and groups in cultures all across the world. Global inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources among individuals and organizations based on their social status. Max Weber, a well-known sociologist, studied three dimensions of stratification: class rank, political party, and economic status. Modern sociologists, on the other hand, frequently refer to stratification in terms of socioeconomic status. Income, income, and educational achievement are frequently used to determine a person's SES, with other characteristics being employed on occasion.

 

                      SES does not just analyze economic disparities because it measures a number of attributes, but it also assesses a spectrum of social classes that arise from inequalities in socioeconomic position. Even if two people earn the same amount of money, their levels of power, wealth, and prestige may differ. These are indicators that can assist assess someone's social status, however, they are not always accurate. Inequality arises when a person's position in the social order is related to varying access to resources, and it is mostly influenced by differences in wealth. For example, a wealthy person may obtain better medical care, have more access to healthier food, and be able to attend better schools.

 

                     Material resources are not distributed equally among people of various economic classes. While socioeconomic position is the most commonly associated with stratification, ethnicity, and gender also play a role. These factors, in combination with socioeconomic position, have an impact on the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among individuals. Within a given socioeconomic level, women, for example, are less likely than men to succeed in their careers. In American cities with significantly ethnically segregated areas, ethnic minorities are less likely than whites to have access to high-quality schools.

 

                 Stratification is typically examined from three perspectives: micro, meso, and macro. Micro-level research focuses on how status and personal influence cause inequality through face-to-face and small group interactions. The meso-level analysis looks at how ties between organizations and institutions affect people's resources and opportunities.

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