VALERIANO, KER-V GENESIS B

12 HUMSS
UCSP ACTIVITIES
THE CONCEPTS, CHARACTERISTICS AND FORMS OF STRATIFICATION SYSTEMS

Activity 1. Reflective Discussion. We have learned that social stratification exists because
it is believed by some people to really and must exist in the society. Do you agree or disagree?
Justify your position in 3 sentences.
I agree with this statement simply because it is readily observable in our society. It is a
reality that people do fall into different ranks when it comes to income, wealth, and status,
however, this reality does not negate the fact that all people have equal opportunities as well.
People from the lower classes may not find it as easy as those in the upper ones but definitely,
everyone is free to move around the social hierarchy by way of either education, marriage, or
business.
Activity 2. Map Me Out! Complete the concept map for you to outline what you have learned.

Social Stratification

Social Closed System of The Functionalist

Inherently present
Stratification is a Stratification Perspective
in the society
social system
where members of
the society are
ranked and Persists over
Open System of The Conflict/Power
categorized in generations.
Stratification Perspective
different layers.
This
categorization
into economic The Symbolic
Universal but
tiers is based on Interactionism
variable
factors like wealth, Perspective
income, race,
education and
power.
Involves beliefs