When Sociologists Refer to a Society's Hierarchical Ranking of People

question 12

Multiple Choice

When sociologists refer to a society's hierarchical ranking of people into social classes,they are talking about

• A)alienation.
• B)social stratification.
• C)status group systems.
• D)social mobility.

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