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प्रश्न
Describe four characteristics of the class.
उत्तर
The four major characteristics of class are as under:
- Universal: This system of social stratification is found in almost all societies making it universal.
- Achieved status: States is a social attribute that one can attain by working for it. E.g.: One can rise up the social ladders of the class by increasing the income that is earned by him or her.
- Open system: Class permits social mobility which makes it an open system.
- Secular: Class system has nothing to do with religion, making it secular in nature.
- Not endogamous: The members of a class can choose their spouses freely from any class. This system does not impose restrictions on marriage.
- Feeling of disparity: There exists a feeling of disparity amongst the members, however untouchability is not practised in this system.
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