WHAT IS SOCIAL STRATIFICATION?EXPLAIN TYPES OF ITS IN BRIEF.

SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

• Heterogeneity in the society is called social stratification.
• There is hardly any society in the world where complete harmony is present. Every society is divided by caste and classes. Social stratification is the divison of society into permanent groups based on the concept of inequality. We don't know anything about the origin of stratification. We only know that the stratification did exist and does exist in each and every society.
• Social stratification is based on below aspects :

1. Economic (Poverty, wealthy, slavery)
2. Political (Relation with politician for support)
3. Religious (Caste and subcaste)
4. Social (According to occupation class)

1. Economic

Rich people buy machines and set up factories/industries and became owner employ a different section of people to work under them, who are generally called workers.

2. Political 

A section of people in the society who capture or win the election in the state and became a ruler and they are politically powerful and occupy special position in the society. Beside them, other remain in a separate class, generally called ruled class.

3. Religious

Religious stratification is the division of a society into hierarchical layers on the basis of religious beliefs, affiliation, or faith practices. Peoples are broadly divided into two distinct class. 

4. Social

In India, there are four distinct groups as follows, in descending order of social status: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. Brahmins maintain the highest level of social status within Hindu culture and are typically religious leaders, teachers, and intellectuals. Kshatriyas are the second most powerful caste, performing work related to warfare and politics. Vaishyas are in the middle of the caste system and work as traders, shopkeepers, and in agriculture. Shudras are the second least powerful caste within Indian culture, often working in manual labor.