Coakley Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is social class?
A
Refers to categories of people who share an economic position in society based on their income, wealth (savings and assets), education, occupation and social connections.
2
Q
What are life chances?
A
Something that people in particular social classes share- similar odds for achieving economic success and power in life.
3
Q
What is social stratification?
A
Structured forms of economic inequalities that are part of the organization of everyday social life.
