25/06/2026
Social Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes or groups based on wealth, power, education, occupation, or social status.
Discrimination refers to unfair treatment of individuals or groups because of characteristics such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, caste, age, or disability.
Social stratification often creates inequality in access to resources, including education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Discrimination can limit people's chances of achieving their full potential, regardless of their abilities or qualifications.
Stratified societies tend to have unequal distribution of wealth and power, benefiting some groups while disadvantaging others.
Discrimination may lead to social exclusion, where certain groups are marginalized and denied participation in social, economic, or political activities.
Both social stratification and discrimination can contribute to poverty and unemployment among disadvantaged groups.
These issues can negatively affect mental and physical health, causing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and reduced well-being.
Social stratification and discrimination can create social tensions and conflicts, weakening social unity and cooperation.
Reducing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities can help build a more just, inclusive, and productive society where everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
Impacts (Summary)
Increased inequality and poverty.
Limited access to education and jobs.
Poor health outcomes.
Social exclusion and marginalization.
Reduced social cohesion and economic development.
Greater social conflict and injustice. is the division of society into different social classes or groups based on wealth, power, education, occupation, or social status.
Discrimination refers to unfair treatment of individuals or groups because of characteristics such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, caste, age, or disability.
Social stratification often creates inequality in access to resources, including education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Discrimination can limit people's chances of achieving their full potential, regardless of their abilities or qualifications.
Stratified societies tend to have unequal distribution of wealth and power, benefiting some groups while disadvantaging others.
Discrimination may lead to social exclusion, where certain groups are marginalized and denied participation in social, economic, or political activities.
Both social stratification and discrimination can contribute to poverty and unemployment among disadvantaged groups.
These issues can negatively affect mental and physical health, causing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and reduced well-being.
Social stratification and discrimination can create social tensions and conflicts, weakening social unity and cooperation.
Reducing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities can help build a more just, inclusive, and productive society where everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
Impacts (Summary)
Increased inequality and poverty.
Limited access to education and jobs.
Poor health outcomes.
Social exclusion and marginalization.
Reduced social cohesion and economic development.
Greater social conflict and injustice.
