Compare and Contrast Slavery,caste,and Class as Systems of Stratification

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Essay

Compare and contrast slavery,caste,and class as systems of stratification.What is the basis of inequality in each? How much social mobility exists in each? What system of stratification best describes the United States?

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Definitions:

Holism

An approach or theory that emphasizes the importance of studying systems as wholes, rather than merely their parts, to understand their structure, function, and evolution.

Cross-cultural Data

information and research findings collected from different cultures used to compare and understand the diversity of human behavior and societies.

Nonhuman Primates

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Forensic Anthropologists

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