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Unit 5: Forms of Social Stratification

5.4 Key–Words Notes

1. Antagonistic Contradiction : It is the impossibility of a compromise between different social
classes.
2. Technocrats : An expert who is a member of a highly skilled elite group

5.5 Review Questions

1. What is class? Discuss caste and gender as a forms of social stratification.
2. Distinguish between gender and caste.
3. What kind of relationship is found between gender and caste?
4. Explain social stratification in urban– industrial settings.

Answers: Self–Assessment
1. 12.25 2. 87.86%, 33.57%
3. 21.68% 4. 44.34%
5. Capitalist
5.6 Further Readings

1. Sharma, K.L., 2010 : Perspectives on Social Stratification, Rawat Publication.
2. Sharma, K.L., 2010 : Social Stratification & Mobility, Rawat Publication.
3. Hasnain, Nadeem, 2011 : Indian Society and Culture Continuity and Change,
Jawahar Publishers and Distributors.

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