NAME: Mary Joy D.

Larita DATE: 11/05/2024 Parent/Guardian’s Name:

Year and Section : Grade 12 - Berkeley Score: _________________________
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Quarter 2 – Module 3: Concept, Characteristics Date :_________________

and Forms of Stratification Systems

What I Know (page 2-4)

Multiple Choice. Read each item carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.
1. Does social stratification persist across generations?
a. No, because everyone believes he or she belongs to a social class already.
b. Yes, stratification serves to categorize and rank members of society across
generations resulting in different life chances
c. Yes, because it shows up in every society in the world but how exactly it looks like
vary from society to society
d. No, it does not affect any generation in any parts of the world

2. How do you describe a caste system?

a. It is an open system of stratification requiring the element of meritocracy for
social mobility.
b. It is a close system of stratification in which an individual is restricted to his or her
social class only.
c. It is an open system of stratification with a combination of achieved and ascribed
status.
d. Caste system is universal in every society in the world.

3. What important factor is highlighted in class system for some social mobility?
a. Race
b. Power
c. Meritocracy
d. Wealth

4. Which of the following groups belong to the upper class during the Philippine pre-
colonial social stratification?
a. The Maharlika
b. The Alipin
c. The Timawa
d. The Maginoo
5. Which of the following groups belong to the lower class during the Philippine pre-
colonial social stratification?
a. The Maharlika
b. The Alipin
c. The Timawa
d. The Maginoo

6. In class system, is social mobility possible?

a. Yes, because class system has element of meritocracy based on personal
achievements and talents of a person.
b. No, because a man, in any chances, can’t change his or her own social class.
c. No, because of social control restriction based on a set of strong cultural and
religious beliefs.
d. No, because class system has no element of meritocracy resulting in an immense
social inequality.

7. Why could social stratification be considered as a form of social belief?

a. Beliefs are universal in every society in the world.
b. Everyone believes that he or she belongs to a social class.
c. Beliefs about social stratification that inform people what it means to deserve
wealth, success or power.
d. It continues from generation to generation in every society.

8. Which of the following is not considered as a social class?

a. Castaways
b. Lower class
c. Middle class
d. Higher class

9. In caste system, is social mobility possible?

a. Yes, because caste system has element of meritocracy that is based on personal
achievements and talents of a person.
b. Yes, because a man, in any chances, can change his or her own social class.
c. No, because of social control restriction based on a set of strong cultural and
religious beliefs.
d. d. Yes, because anyone can achieve greatness as long as he or she works hard for
it.

10. How does social stratification started in the society?

a. As societies evolved and became more complex, it began to elevate some
members of the society through land acquisition and gaining social status.
b. It started when people think that they can afford to invest into material things. c.
It started when a person can buy a lot of foods and drinks for his family.
 c. The elements of meritocracy that is based on personal merit and achievement of
a person.

11. Which of the following choices best define the concept of social stratification?
a. It refers to people living in immense poverty.
b. It pertains to people in elite category
c. It refers to grouping of social classes base on the factors such as power, wealth,
and prestige.
d. d. It is the study of indigenous people.

12. Which of these choices gives a broader differentiation between the upper class and
lower class?
a. The upper class are those who have fancy cars while the lower class are those
who are less fortunate individuals.
b. The upper class are those elite group of people while the lower class are those
v
underprivileged who struggled to make ends meet on a daily basis.
c. The lower class are those who seek financial help and support from the
government while the upper class are those business owners.
d. The lower class are those with nothing to invest from while the upper class are
those who can travel the world without worrying for financial stability

13. Why is social stratification be considered as universal but variable?

a. Because everyone is entitled to be part of a social class

b. Because a man, in any chances, can change his/her own social class
c. Because social stratification is based on the factors such as power, wealth and
prestige
d. Because it shows up in every society in the world but how exactly it looks like
v
vary from society to society

14. Which type of status is earned by an individual?

a. Single status
b. Ascribed status
c. Achieved status
v
d. In a relationship status

15. Which of the following describes the upper class?

a. A person who can afford to buy clothes and shoes
b. A person who do not have enough money to make ends meet
c. A person who owned businesses, and is an investor
v
d. d. A person who can buy a lot of foods and drinks for his family
What is In (page 5-6)

THE PREVIOUS LESSON

INSTRUCTION. Read the given text below. Then, answer each question properly on the
space provided.

A Filipino child, at five years old, can start going to school

under the Universal Kindergarten of Basic Education program.
With this, a child can learn alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors,
and parts of the body in their mother tongue and can learn how
to socialize with their peer through dances, songs, games, and
storytelling until a child reaches junior to senior high school
wherein a student can learn complex concepts and theories.

QUESTION 1: Which Philippine educational system agency is

being referred by the given text? Explain the goals of this
institution in achieving quality education on basic education level.

Department of education (DepEd)

After a child graduates from Grade 12, he/she has to

choose whether he/she will pursue higher education where
professionals are being built and molded. This level holds both
the tertiary level, such as any bachelor degree and graduate levels,
such as masters or doctoral degree. This is an avenue for learning
different professions such as doctors, lawyers, IT professionals,
educators, engineers, biologists, etc.

QUESTION 2: Which Philippine educational system agency is

being referred by the given text? Explain the goals of this
institution in achieving quality education on tertiary and graduate
levels.

Commission on higher education (CHED)

 Every Filipino should not be left behind in terms of education. That is why in the
Philippine educational system, the State provides an avenue for learning and discovery
for every citizen who is not able to go to elementary, high school, or even college. It is
through learning and gaining new skills and knowledge, and being able to complete a set
of different lessons, with national certification, related to masonry, baking, cooking,
carpentry, midwifery, etc.

QUESTION: Which Philippine educational system agency is being referred by the given
text? Explain the goals of this institution in helping Filipinos achieve their full potential in
acquiring skills and competencies.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

CONNECTING THE PREVIOUS LESSON TO NEW LESSON

What do you think is the effect of online learning to different social classes if this type of
learning opportunity becomes standard in Philippine education during the time of
COVID-19 pandemic? Write your insights on the space provided.
The adoption of online learning in Philippine education during the COVID-19 pandemic
exacerbates existing social inequalities, disproportionately affecting different social classes.
Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds face significant barriers, including limited
access to technology, digital literacy gaps, and inadequate learning environments, leading to
decreased opportunities and increased dropout rates. Middle-class families experience
financial strain and technical issues, while upper-class students enjoy better access to
resources, digital literacy, and increased flexibility. This widens the educational gap, restricts
social mobility, and perpetuates poverty cycles. To mitigate these effects, the government and
educational institutions must implement inclusive online learning platforms, provide subsidies
and public internet access, and offer digital literacy programs to ensure equitable access to
quality education for all.
What’s New (page 7-8)

ACTIVITY: The Pyramid of Social Classes

INSTRUCTION: In the pyramid of social classes shown below, fill in the boxes to indicate
the social class that is supposed to be placed in each level. Write in the box the
corresponding social class based on the pyramid of social classes.

UPPER CLASS

MIDDLE CLASS

LOWER CLASS

ACTIVITY: The Classes They Belong

INSTRUCTION: After placing each category in the pyramid, it is your turn to categorize
the given personas based on their wealth, power, socio-economic capability, prestige
and achievements. Write your answer on the space provided.

UPPER CLASS
UPPER CLASS

MIDDLE CLASS

LOWER CLASS
ANALYSIS: Something to think about

INSTRUCTION. Answer the given set of questions based on the previous two activities.
Write your answer on the space provided.

WHAT. What makes an individual or group of people belong to upper, middle, or lower
class? Explain the basis for your answer.

The classification into upper, middle, or lower class is typically based on several factors:
 Income and Wealth: The amount of money earned and accumulated assets.
 Occupation: The type of job and its associated prestige and income level.
 Education: The level of education attained, which often correlates with job opportunities
and income.
 Lifestyle and Consumption Patterns: The way individuals or groups spend their money,
including housing, clothing, and leisure activities.
 Social Networks: Connections and relationships that can provide opportunities and support.

HOW. How could education be a way for social mobility and eventually change one’s
current social class?

Education can be a powerful tool for social mobility by:

 Providing Knowledge and Skills: Equipping individuals with the necessary skills to pursue
higher-paying and more prestigious jobs.
 Opening Opportunities: Offering access to networks and resources that can lead to better
job prospects.
 Enhancing Critical Thinking: Developing the ability to analyze and solve problems, which is
valuable in many high-paying careers.
 Increasing Earning Potential: Higher levels of education are often associated with higher
income levels, which can elevate an individual's social class.

WHY. Do you think inequality may arise in a society because people don’t have the
same social status in life? Why or why not?

Yes, inequality can arise in a society due to differences in social status because:
 Access to Resources: Those in higher social classes often have better access to education,
healthcare, and job opportunities.
 Power and Influence: Higher social status can lead to greater influence over political and
economic decisions, perpetuating advantages for the upper class.
 Social Mobility Barriers: Structural barriers can prevent individuals from lower classes from
moving up, such as discrimination or lack of access to quality education.
 Cultural Capital: Differences in cultural knowledge and practices can also reinforce social
inequalities.
What’s More(15-16)
CASTE SYSTEM VERSUS CLASS SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION. The caste system in ancient India and the class system in the modern-day
Philippines both created an unequal balance of power in their respective society. Specific
qualities or traits separate people into groups, which results in certain groups having more
power than others. However, there are some major differences between the caste system and
class system. Identify three (3) major differences and similarities between the caste system in
ancient India and the class system in modern-day Philippine society. Fill in these differences and
similarities in the Venn diagram below. Afterwards, explain on the space provided these
differences and similarities in order to fully understand stratification system.

1. Based on socio-
1. Based on birth and economic factors such
hereditary factors. as wealth, education,
1. Hierarchical 2. flexible, allowing for
2. Very rigid with little
Structure upward or downward
to no social mobility.
2. Inequality and mobility based on
3. Deeply intertwined with Discrimination
3. Influenced by modern
religious beliefs and cultural 3. Social societal norms and
practices, dictating specific Segregation economic policies, with
roles and duties for each
less emphasis on
caste.
traditional roles.

1. Individuals are born 1. Both systems are hierarchical, with 1.Unlike the caste
into a specific caste and clear distinctions between different system, social mobility
remain in that caste for levels of society. The upper classes or is possible through
life. castes enjoy more privileges and personal achievement,
power compared to the lower ones. education, and
2.Movement between economic success.
castes is generally not 2. Both systems result in significant
possible, and disparities in wealth, power, and social 2. People can change
individuals are status. The lower classes or castes their social status
expected to adhere to often face discrimination and limited through education,
the roles and duties opportunities. This inequality is employment, and
prescribed for their perpetuated by societal norms and other means.
caste. institutional practices.
3.It is shaped by
3. This system is deeply 3. In both systems, there is a tendency contemporary factors
rooted in religious and for social segregation, where people such as economic
cultural traditions. from different classes or castes have development,
limited interaction and often live in education policies, and
separate communities. labor markets.
What I Have Learned (page 16)

PROFILE PICTURE

Did you know that a fairy tale happy ending can happen in real life too? This fairy tale
story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started when they got married on May 19,
2018 at St. George's Chapel on Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is the youngest son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana,
Princess of Wales, and is sixth in the line of succession to the British throne. Before
marrying the love of her life, Meghan Markle meanwhile was a freelance calligrapher
and taught bookbinding to support herself apart from her acting jobs back then. She
also took on several contract acting and modeling jobs, including a stint as a "briefcase
girl" in the US game show Deal or No Deal.

INSTRUCTION: Answer each question by completing the sentences.

QUESTION 1.
As individuals before they got married, who do you think belongs to the upper
class, middle class or lower class? Explain. I think Prince Harry’s social class belongs to
middle class while Meghan Markle’s before marrying Prince Harry, her social class
belongs to middle class because while she had a successful career as an actress and
took on various jobs to support herself, she did not have the same level of inherited
wealth or social status as Prince Harry.

QUESTION 2.
Do you think Prince Harry’s social status is considered as ascribed status or
achieved status? Why do you say so? I think Prince Harry’s social status is called
ascribed status because his position in society is largely determined by his birth into
the royal family, rather than his personal achievements or efforts.

QUESTION 3.
What form of stratification systems do you think these two personalities belong
to, caste system or class system? Why do you say so? I think in contemporary days they
both belong to class system because modern societies, including the UK and the US,
are generally organized around a class system where social mobility is possible based
on individual achievements, education, and economic status, rather than a rigid caste
system where social status is fixed by birth.