Sozialstufenpräferenzen

Could you confirm the exact term you want? The fragment "Sozialstufenpr..." could refer to more than one concept, and I want to ensure I write about the intended topic accurately. A few plausible interpretations are:

- Sozialstufenprinzip: a theoretical or sociological concept related to hierarchical steps or stages in social stratification (if you have a specific source or definition, please share).

- Sozialstaatsprinzip: the constitutional principle that the state should promote social welfare and provide social guarantees, a core element of German constitutional law (often discussed in the context of the Basic Law and social policy).

- A broader discussion of social classes or strata (Sozialstufen) in sociology, focusing on class structure, mobility, and status hierarchy.

Please indicate which term you mean, and any preferred scope (historical, legal, sociological), language (German or English), and depth. I’ll then generate a concise, neutral wiki-style article under 300 words.