The Study of the Distinctions Among Different Social Classes Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The study of the distinctions among different social classes is called __________.

• A) social differentiation
• B) social stratification
• C) class analysis
• D) consumption analysis

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Definitions:

Social Categorisation

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics, a fundamental operation in social cognition that affects perceptions and interactions.

Social Mobility Belief System

The set of beliefs regarding the fluidity and fairness of the social structure that allows individuals to move within different socio-economic levels.

Social Boundaries

The invisible lines that define the limits of acceptable behavior and participation within a society or group.

Permeable

Describes something that allows liquids or gases to pass through it, often used in the context of membranes or barriers.