Status Theory can be summed up to four major points:
Conformity to the norms: when groups of higher status and power socially reinforce their views and opinions so to others their behaviors and mannerisms are the norm. This makes it difficult for non-conformists to match up to their popularity and push their own agendas onto the masses.
Social association: the status of the people who you associate with (be it your friends, family, or romantic partner(s)) will affect your own status. People with higher statuses will be more attractive while people with lower statuses will attract a different sort of opinion.
Status is inalienable: once one's status is established it is difficult to for someone else to take it away but on the other hand it
Conformity to the norms: when groups of higher status and power socially reinforce their views and opinions so to others their behaviors and mannerisms are the norm. This makes it difficult for non-conformists to match up to their popularity and push their own agendas onto the masses.
Social association: the status of the people who you associate with (be it your friends, family, or romantic partner(s)) will affect your own status. People with higher statuses will be more attractive while people with lower statuses will attract a different sort of opinion.
Status is inalienable: once one's status is established it is difficult to for someone else to take it away but on the other hand it