A Sociological Investigation of the Theoretical Underpinnings and Applied Consequences of Social Stratification

Abstract

In order to better comprehend how classical and modern sociological theories impact our understanding of social inequality; this paper will examine the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of social stratification. Based on the writings of Pierre Bourdieu, Max Weber, and Karl Marx, the study looks at how power, position, and class maintain social hierarchies. Through the intersectionality lens, the article delves deeper into the interaction of race, gender, and class in stratification systems. This investigation emphasizes the applicability of these theories in comprehending contemporary inequality and their consequences for public policy, notably in sectors like education, healthcare, and social mobility, by combining quantitative and qualitative empirical investigations. In order to address the changing character of social stratification in the era of globalization and technological progress, the study emphasizes the necessity of multidisciplinary methods and ongoing theory revision based on actual data.