XXXXXXXXXXChapter 9 Discussion Regarding Social Stratification in the United States and comparing this to other cultures, what is the difference between a “caste” system and a “class” system of social...

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Chapter 9 Discussion

Regarding Social Stratification in the United States and comparing this to other cultures,
what is the difference between a “caste” system and a “class” system of social stratification?


Here are the social stratifications in the U.S. class system:Upper Class, Upper Middle Class, Lower Middle Class, Working Class, Working Poor, and Underclass.The homeless make up a social class beneath the social class ladder and are very much a part of our society.


Read the differences among the social classes in our society and describe how the recent recession in our country has had an impact on the social class stratification in our society. See Chapter 9: Page 186of your book.

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Answer To: XXXXXXXXXXChapter 9 Discussion Regarding Social Stratification in the United States and comparing...

Shreyashi answered on Sep 24 2021
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Among the various stratifications, the class system is a more fluid one then the caste system. Other differences include the caste system being an inherited stratification, unlike the class system. The class system is found in almost every part of the world while the caste system of stratification is only limited only to the Indian subcontinent. Also, the class system is related to economic differences whereas the caste system is based on factors such as religion...
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