In sociology, authority is the legitimate power which one person or a group possesses and practices over another. The element of legitimacy is vital to the notion of authority and is the main means by which authority is distinguished from the more general concept of power.

In the most general way, social structure is identified by those features of a social entity (a society or a group within a society) that persist over time, are interrelated, and influence both the functioning of the entity as a whole and the activities of its individual members.

First, a class system constitutes a set of social inequalities within which there are deep conflicts of interest. So a class system sets the stage for the exercise of power; various groups have an interest in wielding power over others within a class system.

In this study social background is defined by the individuals’ parents’ occupations (Erikson and Goldthorpe 2002). An individual who in adulthood does not share social class with his or her parents are by definition social mobile.

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stand·point (stănd′point′) A position from which things are considered or judged; a point of view. [Translation of German Standpunkt.]

As nouns the difference between standpoint and viewpoint is that standpoint is point of view; perspective while viewpoint is the position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

adj. 1 established by or founded upon law; lawful. 2 of or relating to law. 3 recognized, enforceable, or having a remedy at law rather than in equity.

1. She regarded her patients from a purely clinical standpoint.
2. We must approach the problem from a different standpoint.
3. What is the basis of your standpoint?
4. He believes that from a military standpoint,(sentencedict.com) the situation is under control.
5. From my standpoint, this thing is just ridiculous.