An Updated Kuppuswamy’s Socio – Economic Classification For 2017
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Social Stratification is division of society into various strata based on the socio demographic characteristics of the individuals. The important parameters that are used in stratification are Education, Occupation and Income. Kuppuswamy’s Classification is one such classification which takes all the three parameters into account. It was first introduced by him in 1976. It is subjected to constant change from time to time with inflation. It is used mainly for Urban population.
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Dr. Nazia Tabassum
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