The relation between social stratification and social control

Sociometry • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 230-250 •

By Moore, B., Jr.

Abstract

This article explores the relationship between social stratification and control hierarchies, defined as "command-obedience relationships" within economic, political, religious, military, and familial institutions. Results indicate a positive association.

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Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Ethnographic Reports

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
"The presence or absence of social stratification in any society is related to the number and importance of control hierarchies in the society. . . . Stratified societies should contain more control hierarchies than the unstratified ones" (230, 240)	Supported
"In stratified societies the key control positions will be concentrated in the upper stata, and the positions of no control and authority in the lower strata" (230)	Supported
Minor control hierarchy positions should fall somewhere in between the upper and lower social strata (230)	Not Supported

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The relation between social stratification and social control

Sociometry • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 230-250 • Cite

By Moore, B., Jr.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

Sociometry • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 230-250 •