DIFFERENCES IN SOCIAL STATUS THAT AFFECT RELATIONSHIPS IN JANE AUSTEN S PERSUASION

Abstract

The aim of this research is to reveal differences in views of social status that influence relationships in the Jane Austen Persuasion< em> This research used qualitative research where the research technique stems from an inductive thinking pattern which is based on objective participatory observation of a social symptom phenomenon Data was taken from the novel using a sociological approach In addition researcher used analysis of forms of social status by Ralph Linton to reveal differences in views of social status in the novel Persuasion< em> From this research it can be concluded that there are three forms of social status in the novel Persuasion< em> Social status is also a term that describes a person s position in a society or social group which is usually called a person s position and also social status is a description of the socioeconomic position of a person or society The forms of social status are ascribed status achieved status and assigned status< p>