Lecture 42: Core Concepts of Stratification - Social Inequality and Hierarchy | MaargX UPSC

In this lecture of our Sociology series continues the core concepts of social stratification with a focus on social inequality and hierarchy. Understand how inequality is structured and sustained through hierarchy, ranking and unequal access to power, wealth, prestige and opportunities. The lecture explains the difference between social differentiation and social stratification, the dimensions of inequality (economic, social and political), and how hierarchy operates in caste, class, gender, race and ethnicity. It also covers the major theoretical views on inequality, including the functionalist, Marxist and Weberian perspectives, to help you write well-structured answers. Ideal for UPSC Sociology Optional, UGC NET Sociology, and other competitive exam aspirants. Watch the Full Playlist:    • UPSC Sociology Optional Course – Complete ...   Subscribe to MaargX UPSC for regular Sociology Optional lectures, answer writing sessions, and UPSC Mains strategy sessions. 📚 Courses Offered at MaargX UPSC ──────────────────────── 🔹 Sociology Batch Classes - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-batc... 🔹 Sociology Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-opti... 🔹 Sociology Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-opti... 🔹 Sambhav Mock Interviews - https://maargxupsc.com/sambhav-mock-i... 🔹 GS Prelims Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-prelims-men... 🔹 GS Mains Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-mento... 🔹 GS Prelims + Mains Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-prelims-mai... 🔹 PSIR Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/psir-optional-... 🔹 Anthropology Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/anthropology-o... 🔹 RAS Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-mentorship/ 🔹 EASE Essay Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/ease-essay-men... 🔹 GS Mains Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-test-... 🔹 GS Mains Test Series (75 Days Plan) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-test-... 🔹 GS Prelims Test Series (GS & CSAT) - https://maargxupsc.com/prelims-test-s... 🔹 Anthropology Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/anthropology-o... 🔹 PSIR Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/psir-optional-... 🔹 CAPF Batch (10 Months) - https://maargxupsc.com/gurukul-capf-1... 🔹 CAPF Batch (6 Months) - https://maargxupsc.com/gurukul-capf-6... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (One Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (Two Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (Three Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 📖 Free Study Material ──────────────────────── 🔹 Daily Current Affairs - https://maargxupsc.com/daily-current-... 🔹 Grammar Guide - https://maargxupsc.com/grammar-guide/ 🔹 RAS Prelims MCQ Hub - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-prelims-mc... 🔹 RAS Notes English Medium - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-notes-engl... 🔹 NCERT Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/ncert-study-ma... 🔹 NIOS Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/nios/ 🔹 IGNOU Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/ignou/ 🌐 www.maargxupsc.com | 📞 Call/WhatsApp: 7877885089 | 📧 contact@maargxupsc.com #SocialStratification #MaargXUPSC #SocialInequality #SocialHierarchy #InequalityAndHierarchy #SocialDifferentiation #SociologyOptional #UPSCSociology #UPSC #CivilServices #UGCNETSociology #SociologyPaper1 #Sociology