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James S. Araya
on Dec 16, 2024
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The class system in the United States is assumed to be a closed class system.
Class System
A form of social stratification where people are grouped into a set of hierarchical social categories, the most common being the upper, middle, and lower classes.
Closed Class System
A social stratification system where mobility between classes is limited or non-existent, and one's social status is often inherited.
- Differentiate among various social stratification systems and their attributes.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of social mobility and obstacles hindering it.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various social stratification systems and their attributes.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of social mobility and obstacles hindering it.
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