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What are the basic characteristic of social stratification?

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There are some characteristics of social stratification: 1) social (unbiological) - distribution goods in society is based on norms or generally recognized rules; 2) traditionality - social inequality different group of people is saved during all history of human civilization.
The common types of social stratification are : economical (the level of wealth and income); political (access to political power); educational (education level); and
occupational prestige.

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