Essay on Fidel Castro

There are two types of stratification namely open and closed. The open type is where the differentiation is achieved through merit and effort such in the UK. In the closed system, status is not achieved, rather it is ascribed based on several factors such as family background and political factors. Fidel Castro was born in Cuba on August 13, 1926, from a wealthy family in Oriente Province. His father, Angel Castro Argiz was a farmer with a successful sugar plantation. Fidel later changed from Christian to atheist and joined socialists groups where they armed themselves for protection. Fidel regularly misbehaved in school which made him change schools because he knew he came from a wealthy family. Being recognized as a person from an upper class in the society, it made him easily acquire political positions in the university where he shaped his political career.