Social Class & Poverty in the US: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the concept of social class, highlighting the complexities in defining it. It discusses Marx's and Weber's perspectives and applies these to the American context, dividing society into five classes: upper, upper middle, average middle, working, and lower class. The video also examines economic vulnerability, focusing on poverty, its demographics, and the impact of race and gender. It challenges the notion that poverty is solely due to individual failings, emphasizing structural and institutional factors.

What is the federal poverty level, and how is it determined?

Discuss the concept of 'feminization of poverty' and its implications.

What are some of the institutional barriers that Black Americans face in achieving economic success?