word
Social Stratification
SOH-shul strat-ih-fih-KAY-shun
/ˈsoʊʃəl ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
SocialStratification
Dictionary meaning
The hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups within a society into layers (strata) based on factors such as wealth, income, race, education, and power. Urban areas intensify stratification by concentrating both extreme wealth and poverty within small geographic areas.
Examples
- The sociology course examined how social stratification shapes access to housing in major cities.
- Residential patterns in the city reflect deep-rooted social stratification dating back decades.
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