Social stratification key terms

Define and apply key concepts of social stratification, including class, status, power, and authority.
Understand different forms of poverty, such as absolute, relative, and environmental poverty, alongside welfare concepts.
Analyze theoretical perspectives on stratification, including Marxism, functionalism, and feminism.
Evaluate concepts of social mobility, life chances, and various forms of discrimination and inequality.
Apply research terminology and political concepts relevant to the sociological study of social stratification.

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