Hierarchical social categories,often based on family background,occupation,and income,are referred to as:
A)social modes.
B)social statutes.
C)social strata.
D)social groups.

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All societies are stratified on a hierarchical basis into social categories-that is,into social strata.These strata are typically defined on the basis of characteristics such as family background,occupation,and income.Individuals are born into a particular stratum.

Hierarchical Social Categories,often Based on Family Background,occupation,and Income,are Referred to As