Sociologists often point out that systems of stratification in the united states systematically favor white men. sometimes people contest this, pointing to wealthy and powerful black women like oprah winfrey or beyonce.
a valid counterpoint to this argument is that

stratification is characteristic of the society rather than reflection of the individual differences.

Explanation:

Social stratification means that the categorization of the society into particular groups which may be based on the socioeconomic factors like wealth, race, education, social status or income.

In the given question, it is mentioned that systems of stratification is a reflection of the individual differences such as on the basics of color or wealth.

The counterpoint to this argument can be:-  Stratification is characteristic of the society rather than reflection of the individual differences.

a.indigo and cochineal

b.animal hides

c.silver and gold

e.cacao beans and sugarcane