Unit 4 Sociology - Social Inequality

What is stratification?

• A type of socialization

• A special graph used by Sociologists

• Dividing people into layers like social classes

• Division caused by conflict

Which is not a Social Class in the United States?

• Criminals

• Working

• Upper class rich people

• Middle class

What type of stratification system exists where no social mobility is permitted?

• Social Class system

• Social Caste system

• No gain strata system

• Capitalism

What determines Social Class in the United States?

• Wealth

• Power

• Prestige

• All of the above

Electrician

• Upper

• Middle

• Working

• Lower

Bank CEO

• Upper

• Middle

• Working

• Lower

Donald Trump

• Upper

• Middle

• Working

• Lower

Mr. Baldry

• Upper

• Middle

• Working

• Lower

Change jobs to similar income and lifestyle

• Horizontal mobility

• Vertical mobility

• Inter-generational mobility

• Caste system

Suddenly becomes rich or poor

• Horizontal mobility

• Vertical mobility

• Inter-generational mobility

• Caste system