Ascriptive inequality

Ascription occurs when social class or stratum placement is primarily hereditary. In other words, people are placed in positions in a stratification system because of qualities beyond their control.

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Ascriptive inequality

Ascription occurs when social class or stratum placement is primarily hereditary. In other words, people are placed in positions in a stratification system because of qualities beyond their control.

Source: Wikipedia "Ascriptive inequality" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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