Curated OER
The Caste System in India
It's so important to help our pupils understand different societies and lifestyles found around the globe. They will read a very brief explanation of the traditional Caste system in India, answer 10 comprehension questions, and analyze 5...
Curated OER
Chapter 9: Social Stratification
In this social stratification worksheet, students answer 12 fill in blank questions and 7 multiple choice questions regarding the division of society into categories.
Other
National Taiwan Univ: Chapter 5: Modern Theories of Social Stratification [Pdf]
Chapter 5 of a sociology textbook. It looks at the history of social stratification perspectives in American sociology; the functional theories of Davis and Moore, and of Talcott Parsons; the concept of occupational prestige; the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sociology
A very detailed look at the development of the field of sociology. Looks at its historical roots, the earliest sociologists, and explains major theories that it was based on, and theories and schools of thought that evolved from those....
University of Richmond
American Panorama: Mapping Inequality Redlining in New Deal America
Redlining is the act of making it difficult or impossible for people in certain areas to access mortgage financing and thus become homeowners. In between 1935-1940 the Home Owners' Loan Corporation staff members assigned grades to...
University of Richmond
Digital Scholarship Lab: Redlining Richmond 1930s
As part of the New Deal, the HOLC assessed neighborhoods using a number of factors in order to identify safe places for mortgages. The assessment surveys and map produced for Richmond, which this site allows you to explore in detail,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Sociology
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
Other
Sociology Guide: Questions on Social Stratification
This quick snapshot of social stratification includes twelve popular questions with corresponding explanations on the topic.
Tom Richey
Theories of Social Stratification: Statements by Marx and Weber
Explains and compares Karl Marx's and Max Weber's theories of social stratification.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Social Stratification and Inequality: Theories of Stratification
The theories of social stratification put forward by Karl Marx and Max Weber are explained. The functionalist perspective of Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore is also described.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories and Global Inequality
Explains sociological theories and global inequality.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Examples of Discrimination in Society Today
This article describes some different types of discrimination and where they can be found.
Other
Your Article library.com: Classical Theories of Social Stratification
A discussion and comparison of Karl Marx's and Max Weber's theories of social stratification.