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IGNOU BSOE 148 "Social Stratification" involves condensing complex information into succinct summaries. Here's an outline of key concepts and topics that you can further develop:Introduction to Social StratificationDefinition and significance of social stratification.Understanding the structure of stratification systems.Theoretical Perspectives on Social StratificationExamination of sociological theories of social stratification (e.g., functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism).Analysis of how different theoretical perspectives explain the causes and consequences of social inequality.Dimensions of Social StratificationOverview of different dimensions of social stratification (e.g., class, status, power).Understanding how these dimensions intersect and interact in shaping individuals' life chances.Social ClassExamination of social class systems and class mobility.Analysis of the impact of social class on access to resources, opportunities, and social networks.Status and PrestigeRole of status and prestige in social stratification.Understanding how status hierarchies are maintained and perpetuated.Power and AuthorityExamination of power structures and authority relations.Analysis of the distribution of power in society and its implications for social stratification.Social MobilityTypes of social mobility (e.g., upward mobility, downward mobility, intergenerational mobility).Understanding factors influencing social mobility, such as education, occupation, and social networks.Global StratificationOverview of global patterns of social stratification.Examination of the divide between the global North and South in terms of wealth, development, and access to resources.Gender and StratificationRole of gender in social stratification.Analysis of gender inequalities in education, employment, and income.Race and EthnicityExamination of racial and ethnic stratification.Understanding the impact of racism and discrimination on social inequality.IntersectionalityUnderstanding how multiple dimensions of identity intersect to produce complex forms of inequality.Analysis of how race, class, gender, and other factors interact to shape individuals' life chances.