Understanding Social Position and Resource Access

Social structures encompass the organized patterns of relationships and social arrangements that influence the behavior of individuals within a society. One example of social structure is the division of labor, which refers to how different tasks are distributed among individuals or groups in society. This distribution can have significant implications for social identity and status. When examining the effects of social structure on social mobility and identity, which of the following concepts best captures the relationship between an individual's social position and their access to resources and opportunities?