Which best describes the term social stratification? a. a division of society into layers. b. a method a person can use to get ahead. c. a system into which one is born d. a way to define the race of a person.

Social stratification is defined directly as the sociological process of dividing a society into social strata, or levels, depending on various characteristics: economic level, professional occupation, income, place of residence, birth origin and access to wealth or lack of it. These characteristics may define the place a person may have within his/ her society and his/her access to influence, social mobility, social acceptance  and social status. Some countries allow for social mobility between the stratas, but mostly, even in the most westernized and democratic nations, social mobility may be very difficult, especially when it comes to acceptance. The correct answer here then is A: A division of society into layers.

A)a division of society into layers.

Explanation: Social stratification is the ranking method in which individuals are categorized in the form of hierarchy layer.The classification of the hierarchy is done on the basis of parameters like wealth ,power,position etc.

Other options are incorrect because this method is not supportive in getting ahead, race defining and describing about birth of anyone. Thus, the correct option is option(A).