stratification
Meaning: The arrangement or classification of something into different layers or levels; in sociology, the hierarchical division of society into distinct classes or groups based on wealth, status, or power.
Social stratification is a core concept in sociology, describing how societies are structured into hierarchical layers. In Britain, the class system is a prominent form of stratification, with traditional divisions between upper, middle, and working classes still shaping life chances. In geology, stratification refers to the formation of layers in rock or sediment. In medicine, risk stratification involves classifying patients by their level of risk.
Examples
- Social stratification in Britain remains deeply entrenched, with educational opportunities and career prospects heavily influenced by class background. 英国的社会分层依然根深蒂固,教育机会和职业前景深受阶级背景的影响。La estratificación social en Gran Bretaña sigue profundamente arraigada, con las oportunidades educativas y las perspectivas profesionales muy influidas por el origen de clase.イギリスの社会的層化は依然として深く根づいており、教育機会やキャリアの見通しは階級的背景に大きく左右されます。영국의 사회적 계층화는 여전히 깊이 뿌리내리고 있으며, 교육 기회와 직업 전망은 계급적 배경에 크게 좌우됩니다.
- The stratification of rock layers provides geologists with a chronological record of the earth's history. 岩层的层化为地质学家提供了地球历史的编年记录。La estratificación de las capas de roca proporciona a los geólogos un registro cronológico de la historia de la Tierra.岩石層の層化は地質学者に地球の歴史の年代記録を提供します。암석층의 층화는 지질학자에게 지구 역사의 연대기적 기록을 제공합니다.
- Risk stratification allows clinicians to identify patients who are most likely to benefit from early intervention. 风险分层使临床医生能够识别最有可能从早期干预中获益的患者。La estratificación del riesgo permite a los clínicos identificar a los pacientes con más probabilidades de beneficiarse de una intervención temprana.リスク層化により、臨床医は早期介入から最も恩恵を受ける可能性の高い患者を特定することができます。위험도 계층화를 통해 임상의는 조기 개입으로부터 가장 큰 혜택을 받을 가능성이 높은 환자를 식별할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin stratum (a layer, something spread out) and -fication (a making), from facere (to make). Stratum comes from sternere (to spread, to lay down). The sociological usage developed in the early 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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