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Unequal Families

Unequal Families. Chapter 6. Stratification. Ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal rewards and life chances. Social class. A group of people who share a similar position in society based on wealth and income. Social class. Upper New rich – not inherited Middle

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Unequal Families

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  1. Unequal Families Chapter 6

  2. Stratification • Ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal rewards and life chances.

  3. Social class • A group of people who share a similar position in society based on wealth and income

  4. Social class • Upper • New rich – not inherited • Middle • Working • Lower (poor)

  5. Cultural capital • Reputations, connections, skills, knowledge, and so on that can be exchanged for economic benefit

  6. Social Mobility • Movement of people from one class level to another • May be downward, upward or lateral

  7. Poverty line • Established by the Federal Gov. • Min amount needed for a family to survive

  8. Feminization of Poverty • Increasing amounts of women in poverty • High numbers of children as well • Juvenilization of poverty

  9. Policy Issues • Welfare (TANF) • Housing • Health

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