Chapter 4 Flashcards
Refers to a system of unequal distribution of wealth, prestige and power based on one’s position in a system of economic production.
Social Class
Is defined as a ranking of persons and groups in a hierarchy of unequal social positions. These rankings are determined by social forces such as political might, religious influence and economic activity.
Social Stratification
Inevitable and necessary feature of society
Leading to dissatisfaction, alienation and exploitation, not stability or order these are ___.
Two ways of viewing Stratification
Both inevitable and a necessary feature of society
Social Stratification
Position determined at birth based upon family connections. i.e. India, estate systems, landowners.
Social Caste
Nigeria, Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Korea are countries that still recognize ___.
Caste Systems
Salaried positions requiring high levels of education, i.e. professional and managerial positions
White Collar Workers
Blue-collar worker is a member of the working class who typically performs manual labor and earns an hourly wage.
Blue Collar Workers
Classification of one’s position in a modern system of inequality based on levels of education, occupation, prestige, and income
Socioeconomic Status
Large in power, financial and influence
Wealthy Families
professionals, corporate and government beaurocrats
Middle class
employ in manual and service work
Working class
Middle Class and Working class are ___.
Working Families
Based upon income, number in household, employment and
availability of resources
Poverty
Health Child Rearing Marriage Education Substance Abuse Crime Housing are all significance of \_\_\_.
Poverty
