Chinese Social Stratification and Social Mobility

Throughout history, there was a social stratification of some kind all over the world. At the same time, there is social mobility in social stratification. In other words, social stratification can be seen in various situations, and there is the possibility of social liquidity when there is no social stratification. However, as stratification of society and social mobility may be a bit confusing, we recommend that you describe each one one by one. Social stratification is a situation where people have different social positions in economic income, which determines social position in society. In this concept social mobility is an upward or downward movement between society and society. In other words, it is a change in the level of social status. (K. Kelsall and M. Kelsall 105)

Social liquidity is an individual, social group, or human flow between levels or classes in a hierarchical system. This movement may be within generation (within one generation) or between generations (between two generations or more). This maneuverability may be used to classify different social stratification schemes. An open hierarchical system is a system that allows movement between tiers, usually by placing values ​​on state functions implemented by individuals. Those with the highest mobility in the generation are considered to be the most open and adaptable hierarchical system. Systems with little or no mobility on a generational basis are considered closed tier systems. For example, in the caste system, every aspect of social status is attributed, so the social position of a person at birth is a position held by lifetime.