Social Class Inequalities

Imagine Michael, Abigail, and Henry are discussing social issues. Michael says, 'Social inequality is to _____________ as social stratification is to _______________.' Can you help Abigail and Henry understand what Michael is referring to?

• class divisions; unequal access to goods/resources

• unequal access to goods/resources; class divisions

• functionalism; symbolic interactionism

During a lively sociology debate, William argues that social inequalities are the result of different groups competing for resources, representing the (a)   perspective. Aria, on the other hand, believes that inequalities stem from the accessibility to things we use to represent our social standing, which is the (b)   perspective. James is intrigued and wants to learn more about both perspectives.

• conflict

• symbolic interactionist

• functionalist

Imagine this: Ethan, a beloved teacher, gets promoted to school principal. This is an example of ​ (a)   . On the other hand, Emma and Nora, fresh college graduates, are just starting their exciting new careers. This is an example of ​ (b)   . Can you identify these concepts?

• horizontal mobility

• vertical mobility

Think back to the wealth inequality video you watch in the slides (Slide 14). What struck you most about what you watched and why?

Who commonly lives in poverty in the US?

Match the statement/scenario to the appropriate sociological term

• Stereotyping

• A middle-class parent's disdain for "rich, snobby people" results in a reluctance to let their child associate with upper-middle class peers.

• Discrimination

• A manager refuses to hire a man because he attended a subpar university.

• Prejudice

• A woman believes that men are the "breadwinners" of families.

Zoe, Grace, and Arjun are having a debate on social issues. They are discussing various sources of prejudice and discrimination. According to their discussion, which of the following is NOT a source of prejudice and discrimination?

• Ingroup bias

• Stereotyping

• Scapegoating

• Legal discrimination

• Social cohesion