Social Stratification: The Concept, Form and Functions

Abstract

Social stratification is a structural function which argues that social inequality plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the society. So before going to discuss about social stratification we have to focus on Marx conflict theory and Weberian perspective. The status of people is often determined by how society is stratified– the basis of which can include gender, wealth & income, social class, political strata, religion & ethnicity. Hence, social stratification assigns the people to understand the values & interests of the society and to make a country successful