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WHY SOCIAL STATUS IS IMPORTANT
Davletkadjaev Usmon Umidbekovich
Target International school, Uzbekistan
AB O U T ART I CL E
Key words:
Social status, society status,
reputation, respect, honor, economic prestige,
and educational attainment.
Received:
01.12.2024
Accepted
: 05.12.2024
Published
: 10.12.2024
Abstract:
This article examines why social status
is important. Researching recent information that
depends on this topic demonstrates how our
societal status affects our lives. We will discuss the
efficiency of high Social Status. Why do affluent
individuals have higher status than others. For
example, In school, somediv has a wealthy
classmate that everyone wants to be friends with,
but objectively this person is more genius than a
richer one, not only at school but everywhere if
somediv goes to a clothes boutique a person
who looks as if this individual has a higher
opportunity or status would be on the first place
for employees. Why do almost all high-status
individuals are extroverts because they can easily
speak with others or they can easily speak with
others because they have high status. Why do
successful people occupy a great place in society.
Why do disciplined people seem to get a higher
status than undisciplined ones.
INTRODUCTION
What is social status itself, it is a type of value that a person should gain throughout life which means
social status is not a constant, and people could change their abilities and opportunities. Social status is
the easiest way to divide people into social groups. Social status is a type of relative rank that a person
has. Social hierarchy is based on prestige or honor.
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Social status encompasses economic prestige, educational attainment, social prestige, and occupational
status.
1.
Economic prestige refers to an individual's wealth, income, and material possessions. Higher
economic status means a higher quality of life such as better health care, admiration, resources,
influence, and freedom. In comparison, those who have lower status in society experience poorer
outcomes in all of those metrics.
2.
Educational attainment demonstrates a person's level of knowledge, education, and academic
achievements. The more educational achievements a person has the higher status this person will gain
in society. We could know about the person by where the persons study or studied.
3.
Social prestige includes reputation, respect, and social standing. The more respect to others has
a person the more this individual gains respect from others. Gaining a reputation is not hard if a person
is active in society. Individuals with higher prestige are often admired, respected, and esteemed by
others.
4.
Occupational status and prestige depict individual job titles within an organization. For example,
doctors, bankers, and businessmen are considered to be of higher social standing.
The sociologist Max Weber outlined three central aspects of stratification in a society: class, status, and
power. In his scheme, which remains influential today, people possess status in the sense of honor
because they belong to specific groups with unique lifestyles and privileges. Modern sociologists and
social psychologists broadened this understanding of status to refer to one's relative level of
respectability and honor more generally.
In schools, educational centers, and universities social standing has a huge role. Because it’s an aspect
of sociology. The person needs to work or study on a person self and obtain respect. As well as at work
individuals need to receive a reputation to work for higher job titles in the future.
CONCLUSION
Social status is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted concepts influencing people's lives and
interactions in society. It involves economic prestige, educational attainments, social recognition, and
occupational standing. Each of these dimensions adds to a person's overall prestige, guiding them in
their interactions with society, shaping opportunities, and defining life.
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While social status does create certain inequalities, it also motivates individuals to improve themselves
and work harder. In developing skills and earning respect, success allows one to change their social
standing over time. Basically, an understanding of the significance of social status helps us function
within the structures of society, be appreciative of how this aspect affects our lives, and work toward a
world where status is based on merit rather than superficial attributes.
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