Stratification occurs in societies that have a:
A) surplus
B) shortage of everything
C) equality
D) capitalistic system

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Stratification occurs in societies that have a surplus because it allows for the accumulation of resources and the emergence of social classes based on access to those resources. In societies with a shortage of everything, there is a more egalitarian distribution of resources and less room for social stratification. Equality also does not necessarily lead to social stratification, as it is possible for there to be a classless society with equal access to resources. While a capitalist system can lead to stratification, it is not the only factor as stratification can occur in other types of economies as well.

Stratification Occurs in Societies That Have A