FOCUS QUESTION

How is society layered, and what shapes a person’s position?

The map breaks this topic into its core concepts, connected by labeled relationships. Each link is written so it can be read as a complete statement — not just an unlabeled line between boxes.

Concepts and relationships

  • Social Stratification based on Class.
  • Social Stratification based on Status.
  • Social Stratification based on Power.
  • Class linked to Wealth.
  • Social Stratification creates Inequality.
  • Social Stratification allows Social Mobility.

How to read this map

See what stratification is based on (class, status, power, wealth) and how it creates inequality yet allows social mobility.

Learning objectives

  • Define social stratification.
  • Distinguish class, status and power.
  • Explain social inequality.
  • Describe social mobility.
Review standard: The concepts reflect widely taught introductory sociology. Sources: Standard introductory sociology references.