In the country of Burnada, the citizens are restricted from moving out of the strata they are born into. Also, individuals are allowed to engage only in the occupation associated with their particular strata. The system of social stratification being practiced in Burnada can be identified as a:

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Kayley Gross

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18 June, 20:28

In the country of Burnada, the citizens are restricted from moving out of the strata they are born into. Also, individuals are allowed to engage only in the occupation associated with their particular strata. The system of social stratification being practiced in Burnada can be identified as a:

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Francesca Stanton · Answer 1

Answer: caste system.

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A caste system is a social structure where people's position is defined by birth. Caste refers to any of the ranked, inherited, endogamous groups, usually associated with occupation, that are part of traditional communities in South Asia, especially Hindus in India.

Some of the main characteristics of a caste system are: Segmental Division of Society, Hierarchy, Endogamy, Hereditary Status, Hereditary Occupation, Restrictions on Food and Drink, Cultural Differences and Social Segregation.