Status Hierarchies are Rank Placements in Society

Status Hierarchies are Rank Placements in Society
Status hierarchies are rank placements in society based on economic, social, and cultural aspects. They also rely on belonging and utilization of superficial symbols. These hierarchies are based on the ability to access resources or opportunities, and these conditions are used to classify individuals and families. Groups ranked highly are viewed as those in better living conditions with easy access to basic amenities compared to the low-ranked. Society often considers the highly ranked groups superior to the lower-ranked groups. Parenting in a lowly ranked family is difficult because of societal expectations.
These status hierarchies have exposed families to hazardous living conditions. Families considered minorities find themselves in neighborhoods deprived of proper education, security, and healthcare (Skinner & Raine, 2022). These are often families with incomes that are below the poverty line. Children from these families risk lacking decent amenities and eventually turning to crime and violence. Another way these hierarchies affect parenting is the continued ...