Lecture 45: Core Concepts of Stratification | Deprivation,Relative Deprivation and Social Inequality

In this lecture of our Sociology series continues the core concepts of social stratification with a focus on deprivation. Understand the meaning of deprivation, how it differs from poverty and social exclusion, and how people and groups are denied material resources, basic needs, opportunities and social recognition. The lecture covers absolute and relative deprivation, Peter Townsend’s idea of deprivation, Merton’s and Runciman’s views on relative deprivation, and Amartya Sen’s capability deprivation. It also explains the economic, social, cultural and political dimensions of deprivation, with examples from caste, class, gender and tribe in India, to help you write well-structured answers. Ideal for UPSC Sociology Optional, UGC NET Sociology, and other competitive exam aspirants. #SocialStratification #MaargXUPSC#Deprivation #RelativeDeprivation #SocialInequality #CapabilityApproach #SociologyOptional #UPSCSociology #UPSC #CivilServices #UGCNETSociology #SociologyPaper1 #Sociology