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Inequality

Inequality. Social Stratification. Social scientists study social stratification Structured system of inequality in society Ranks people in society according to a hierarchy Leads to unequal distribution of rewards Race Class Gender Ethnicity age. Systems of Social Stratification.

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Inequality

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  1. Inequality

  2. Social Stratification • Social scientists study social stratification • Structured system of inequality in society • Ranks people in society according to a hierarchy • Leads to unequal distribution of rewards • Race • Class • Gender • Ethnicity • age

  3. Systems of Social Stratification • Sociologists use two standards to describe social stratification • Closed system • Allows for little change in social position • Ascribed status • Eg. Caste system (read p. 164) • Open system • Permit flexibility and opportunity • Achieved status • Allow for social mobility • Eg. Class system

  4. Class System in Canada • In Canada, we are divided into social class • segment of society who share values, norms, lifestyle, education, and type of work • Can also be influenced by an ascribed status (gender, race and age)

  5. Meritocracy • Belief in the idea of meritocracy (we earn rewards through personal effort) • Everyone has equal opportunity • Do you agree Canada is a meritocracy???

  6. Class Structure • Upper Class • High wealth (often inherited) • 3-5% of the population • See stats on wealthiest families (figure 5-13) • Middle Class • Largest social class in Canada • 40-50% in the middle class • “White collar” workers • Tremendous influence on trends in culture • Eg. TV shows focus on middle class families • Commerical ads directed to MC • Working Class • 30 % of the population • Typically “blue collar” workers • Lower Class • 15-20% of population • Very low income • Sometimes supported by welfare • Often limited because of disability, lack of training, age or familial responsibility • Unable to acquire same goods and services as other classes

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