The document discusses key concepts in sociological foundations of education such as society, socialization, stratification, status, and social mobility. It defines society as a group of individuals who interact and share common ideas, attitudes and norms. Socialization is the process by which individuals learn the culture of their society. Stratification refers to the system by which a society ranks people in a hierarchy based on factors like income, education and lifestyle. Status describes a person's position in a group, and can be ascribed at birth or achieved through ability and effort. Social mobility involves movement between statuses or social classes.