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Social Stratification

Notes equation after the main effects of group membership and national identification (again
controlling for the effects of sex, age, and education level).

8.6 Key–Words

1. Alpine : The Alpine race is historical concept used in scientific racism as one of the
three subraces of the Caucasian race.
2. Pygmy : Pygmy is a term used for various ethnic groups worldwide whose average
height is unusually short.
2. Ethnicity : The fact or state of belonging to a socal group that has a common national or
cultural tradition.

8.7 Review Questions

1. What is meant by Races?
2. Distinguish between race and ethnicity.
3. What do you mean by the word Ethnic? Discuss Ethnic groups?
4. Discuss the types of races.
Answers: Self–Assessment

1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. 1,652
8.8 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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