Overview
Status consistency is an important concept in sociology that helps us understand how individuals navigate their social environments. It refers to the alignment of an individual's social status across various dimensions, such as wealth, education, and occupation. When a person has consistent status, ...
Key Terms
Example: A doctor has a higher social status than a cashier.
Example: A wealthy individual with low education.
Example: Classes such as upper, middle, and lower class.
Example: A working parent balancing job and family responsibilities.
Example: A person moving from lower class to upper class through education.
Example: In India, the caste system determines social status from birth.
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Key Concepts
Social StatusStatus InconsistencySocial StratificationRole Conflict