CH12 Social Stratification

Question 1

Social Reproduction

absolute vs relative poverty

Answer 1

Social Reproduction: the passing on of a social inequality (usually poverty)

Absolute poverty: ppl do not have enough resources to acquire basic life necessities. i.e shelter, food, clothing, and water

Relative poverty: When one is poor in comparison to a larger population

Question 2

Epidemiology and disparities:

1. Incidence
2. Prevalence
3. Morbidity
4. The second sickness

Answer 2

1. Incidence: new cases of a disease per population at risk
2. Prevalence: number of cases of a disease per total population
3. Morbidity: Burden with a given disease
4. The second sickness: Exacerbation of health outcomes caused by social injustice

Question 3

Medicaid and medicare question

Answer 3

Question 4

Trends in healthcare

Answer 4