Social stratification shows the presence of distinct groups which are ranked into identifiable layers in hierarchical order using factors such as prestige, wealth, occupation, political power, ethnic group and so on. Okeke (2002) opined that societal members do not equally enjoy social, economic and political opportunities. This means that the benefits enjoyed by a person in society, is largely dependent on the social position he or she occupies. Using Nigeria as an example, social stratification is the arrangement in a hierarchical order, groups of people into strata based on their prestige, wealth, occupation, political power and ethnic group. This arrangement on the social ladder is not fixed as there is upward and downward movements on the ladder. Those who are down the ladder strive to improve their socioeconomic status by either going to school, or venturing into business to enhance their social positions while those at the top will continuously strive to remain there. Looking ...
Highlighting the evident gaps in society and ways to bridge them especially, as it relates to education and women