Social stratification is the unequal distribution of resources, power, and opportunities in a society.

Caste system, class system, gender inequality, and racial inequality are all common forms of social stratification.

Social mobility is the process by which individuals or groups move up or down the social ladder.

Education, occupation, and income can all contribute to social mobility.

Social stratification is the degree to which a society is divided into different social classes.

Poverty, crime, and illness are all common consequences of social inequality.

Social exclusion is the process by which individuals or groups are excluded from participating fully in society.

Discrimination, segregation, and poverty are all common forms of social exclusion.

Social cohesion is the process by which individuals or groups come together to form a cohesive society.

Shared values, common goals, and trust can all contribute to social cohesion.

Social integration is the process by which individuals or groups are integrated into society.

Education, employment, and political participation can all contribute to social integration.

Social resistance is the process by which individuals or groups resist or challenge social inequality.

Protest, boycott, and civil disobedience are all common forms of social resistance.

Social justice is the process by which social inequality is reduced or eliminated.