Stratification levels are used in sociology to describe the layers in which a society is divided into. In order to describe these layers different factors are weighted in, like: <em>education, wealth, occupation, income, religion, political status and so on</em>. In the example we read abut a young boy that started on a specific level and jumps his way through different ones by improving his education and changing his surroundings. Therefore, the answer is clearly B. Improving stratification levels.
The correct answer would be B. Improving stratification levels.Coming to a realization that bad company and circumstances do not take anywhere and changing the path of living by focusing on the studies and sports is a version of improving ones hierarchy in life. This improves the economic and social standing of the individual in the society.
I think it's explanation since the text shows comparison which isn't direct, ni similar words are present, ruling out synonyms and examples aren't present in the text.
