Social Stratification and Social Conflict

Running Head : SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND SOCIAL CONFLICT

Social Stratification and Social Conflict

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Introduction

Society is build by social structures main structures are social stratification and social conflict . Social stratification refers to condition in which individuals are arranged in social classes in a group . In sociology , anthropology and other social sciences field it is defined as hierarchical arrangement of individuals into divisions of wealth and power within a given society whereby members are ranked into superior and inferior groups . Social stratification also

describes the division of society into distinct and unequal social classes

Social conflict is defined as an open struggle over property , income and power . Social conflicts arise when unequal wealth , resources , power and authority within or between social groups are present . Social conflict is a significant factor of social power . Social conflict can be categorized into position conflict , conflict of interests and conflicts over roles

The research evaluation discusses how society has been developed through the social structures . Social stratification and social conflict has played a significant role in the past , present and future society The article discusses how social stratification and social conflict has influenced the society . Assessment of these social structures has been done by presenting and interpreting social conflict and social stratification in relation to three major books excerpt

Social Stratification and social Conflict

According to Ralf Dahrendorf classes arise from conflict groups due to structure of authority of an imperative coordinated association are in conflicts . Conflict may destruct social stability...