Social Stratification

noun a person or group of people who are wealthy but do not work or contribute to society

adjective describing someone who is wealthy but does not work or contribute to society

• The idle rich spent their days lounging by the pool, without a care in the world.
• The idle rich just sit around all day doing nothing but spending money.
• Those idle rich folks are just living off their family's wealth, not lifting a finger.
• The idle rich are like birds of prey, waiting for their next victim to come along.

noun a person who values material possessions and physical comfort over spiritual values

adjective relating to the belief that material possessions and physical comfort are more important than spiritual values

• She was often criticized for her materialistic approach to life, always valuing possessions over experiences.
• I don't understand why some people are so materialistic, always wanting the latest gadgets and designer clothes.
• I can't stand hanging out with those materialistic people who only care about money and status.
• His materialistic mindset was like a heavy weight dragging him down, preventing him from truly enjoying the simple things in life.

noun a select group that holds a dominant position of power and influence in a society

• The power elite in society consists of influential individuals who hold significant control over political and economic decisions.
• The power elite always seem to get their way no matter what.
• Those power elite folks think they're better than everyone else.
• The power elite are like the puppet masters pulling the strings behind the scenes.

noun An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.

• The role of education in shaping a society's values cannot be underestimated.
• People in our society really love to gossip.
• Society is always so judgy about everything.
• In the grand scheme of things, we are all just tiny specks in the vast universe that is society.

noun the custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe

• Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific social group or caste.
• In some cultures, endogamy is considered a way to preserve traditions and values.
• I heard they're into that endogamy thing, keeping it all in the family.
• Endogamy in business can lead to a lack of diversity and innovation.