Theories of Stratification
Sociology · Year 10 · Social Stratification · 3o Periodo

Theories of Stratification

Investigate functionalist and Marxist perspectives on why society is stratified. Students will evaluate whether inequality is necessary or exploitative.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE GCSE Sociology Subject Content Key Stage 4: Social stratification;Different views of social stratification, including functionalist and Marxist views.

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Investigate functionalist and Marxist perspectives on why society is stratified. Students will evaluate whether inequality is necessary or exploitative.

Key Questions

  1. How do functionalists justify social inequality?
  2. Why do Marxists argue that stratification is inherently unfair?
  3. In what ways do these theories differ in their view of social class?

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