Assignment: Social Ladder Inequality
Choose 4 questions. You should include the question number and then your answers should "fully answer" the questions. Use examples in order to illustrate your points and most importantly demonstrate that you understand the course materials.
You should always include sociology, sociological concepts, sociological concepts, and use your sociological imagination.
a. Identify 10 Stratification/inequality sociological concepts that you have learned in this class. Explain each. Give examples.
b. Define Globalization. Give 2 examples of how Globalization reduces inequality. Contrast with 3 examples of how Globalization increases inequality. Give both domestic (US) and global examples. Describe who wins and who loses in each situation.
c. What is social inequality? Give 3 examples of inequality as a "social problem." Contrast with 2 examples of how inequality can be a personal problem.
d. Describe the current "social class structure," "income," and the wealth distribution of the United States. Compare and contrast the views on "class" of Marx and Eric Wright.
e. Describe what is meant by the "racialization of poverty and welfare." List 10 myths & truths about the poor. Who are the poor?
f. 6) Define "social stratification." Why did Max Weber distinguish between economic class and social status inequality? Thoroughly describe the spheres of status in the U.S.
g. Compare and contrast the pluralist view of the power structure, to the ruling class and the power elite. Use each perspective to explain
a current social issue (such as the affordable care act, defense of marriage act, or immigrant rights).
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.