Homework: Social Stratification Analysis
Part 1
a) Complete a comparative analysis of stratification systems.
b) Choose at least three stratification systems. One must be the class system.
c) Describe the social mobility of each stratification system.
d) Explain how individuals are sorted within the systems.
Part 2
a) View the charts and tables in the "U.S. Census Bureau American FactFinder" and through an internet search for statistics on income, wealth, home ownership and eduction by Race.
b) Compare the four race - Hispanic, Black, White and Asian by SES characteristics - Income, Net Worth (wealth), Home Ownership, and Educational Attainment.
c) Answer the question by the statistical data as to --Which racial group has the most SES Power?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.