Status consistency

Definition

Status consistency occurs when an individual's social status across various dimensions such as wealth, education, and occupation are at comparable levels. It contrasts situations where someone may be high in one aspect of social status but low in another.

Related terms

Social Stratification: The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into divisions of power, wealth, and status within a society.

Socioeconomic Status (SES): A combined measure that takes into account an individual's income, education level, and occupation to determine their overall social position.

Meritocracy: A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement, leading potentially to varying levels of status consistency depending on the criteria used for advancement