Social status

SOCIAL STATUS

  • Refers to social standing or position of an individual or group in relation to others as ranked by society in accordance with criteria which are considered of social worth or value by society.
  • Criteria for social status are
    • Occupation
    • Income & wealth
    • Caste
    • Family name
    • Background
    • Material possession

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