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  1. Describe the various systems of stratification.
  2. Define social mobility and identify the various types of social mobility.
  3. Discuss the impact of various social factors on social mobility.
  4. Discuss the various sociological perspectives on stratification.
  5. Identify the methods used to measure stratification.
  6. Discuss the distribution of wealth and income.
  7. Discuss the issues surrounding the study of poverty.
  8. Discuss the relationship between stratification and life chances.





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