Why do societies stratify?

Because of gender, caste, race, wealth, and religion etc.

Explanation:

Social stratification means society is divided in different categories, class, layers or groups due to gender, caste, race, wealth, and religion etc.

Society stratifies due to the following regions:

(1) Gender discrimination means male - female difference.

(2) Unequal distribution of income and wealth

(3) Different types of religions

(4) Racism

(5) Type of education

(6) Social status etc.