Social stratification is a system that ranks people based on social rank in a hierarchy. Some groups have much more wealth and power, while others are poor and powerless. It is very difficult for someone in a low-class to become part of a higher class, often leaving people depressed at their inability to be something more.
Walk kids home from school. Rake leaves for an elderly neighbor. Mow your neighbor's lawn. Offer dog-walking services. If you know another language, be a translator at parent-teacher conferences. Babysit during PTA meetings. Foster a shelter animal.
