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Stratification. What is social stratification? How do sociologists analyze stratification and its implications for society?. “American Dream”. What is meant by the American Dream? How is our society based upon power, prestige, and wealth?
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Stratification What is social stratification? How do sociologists analyze stratification and its implications for society?
“American Dream” • What is meant by the American Dream? • How is our society based upon power, prestige, and wealth? • What impact does Black Friday, Lotteries, t.v. shows such as “Cribs” & “Lifestyles” have upon our perceptions of attainability in society?
Basics of Stratification • Skim pages 246-251 • Define Social Stratification, life chances, and open/closed systems • What is different about social stratification as a form of differentiation in society? • What is social mobility and its types? • To what degree does social mobility exist in the United States? • Identify and explain the characteristics of the following systems of stratification: • Slavery • Caste • Class
Sociological Views on Stratification • Read through 251-255 and identify and explain the two main models of analysis (work with a partner) • Marx • Weber