SOCIAL

STRATIFICATION
and
SOCIAL MOBILITY
Social Stratification
• Social Stratification is the way people are ranked
and ordered in society.
• Universal; it exist in all societies.
• There are two basic types of social stratification
systems; open system and closed system
Social Mobility
• Social mobility is the movement of individuals
through a system of social stratification.
• Vertical Mobility, and Horizontal Mobility.
 Kinds of Social Mobility

Social Mobility Geographical Role Mobility

Mobility
 Vertical Mobility

refers to the movement of people of

groups from one status to another. It
involves change in class, occupation or
Social
power. Mobility
Horizontal Mobility

A change in position without the

change in status.
 Geographical Mobility

Known as physical mobility.

It may be a voluntary movement of people from one geographical area to
another due to change in residence , commuting from home to office,
making business trips, and voluntary migration from one country to another.
 Role Mobility

Is the individual’s shifting from role to role.

For example:
A teacher may have varied roles such as being a mother, a wife, a guidance
counselor, a community leader and many more (Ariola, 2012)
Theoritical Perspective And
Analysis Of Social
Stratification
Theoritical Perspective Major Assumptions/ Analysis

Structural- Functionalism Stratification is necessary to induce people with

special intelligence, knowledge, and skills to enter
the most important occupations. For this reason,
stratification is necessary and inevitable.

Conflict Stratification results from lack of opportunity and from

discrimination and prejudice against the poor, women, and
people of color. It is neither necessary nor inevitable

Symbolic- Interactionism Stratification affects people’s beliefs, lifestyles,

daily interaction, and conceptions off
themselves.
Structural- Functional
Functionalism examines how different parts of
society contribute to its overall health and
viability, asserting that social stratification is
necessary and rewards are based on the functional
importance of roles.
Conflict Theory
Sees stratification as a result of a
fundamental conflict between the powerful
and weak, with the former maintaining their
position through oppression and control of
institutions.
Symbolic- Interactionism
Focuses on individual interactions to understand
society, exploring how social standing influences
daily interactions and lifestyles, emphasizing that
people tend to associate with those of similar
social status.