HELPPP

Question 1

3 key ideas from “invention of heterosexuality” (Katz)

Answer 1

1. sexual identities/labels are relatively recent invention
2. sexuality is social constructed in relation to other forces in society (economic, political, medical, legal)
3. heterosexuality should not be “invisible” in the study of sexuality

Question 2

4 principles of social stratification

Answer 2

1. trait of society (how organized)
2. universal but variable (what kinds/degrees of inequality)
3. involves not just inequalities, but believes these inequalities are valid (ppl who benefit from inequality perpetuate norms)
4. carries over generationally (inherited wealth)

Question 3

Weber: parties, power, status groups

Answer 3

parties: organizations that attempt to influence social action and focus on achieving some political goal

power: chance that a person/group can realize its own will in communal action, even against resistance of others

status group: group based on social honour/prestige & has “style of life”

Question 4

pros and cons of “Fair Trade for All” (Nicki Cole & Keith Brown)

Answer 4

pro:
- reduce inconsistencies in the certification process
- increase consumer awareness about fair trade initiatives
- educate consumers about plight of producers around the world

con:
- supply for fair trade outpaces demand
- mistakenly assumed that all plantations provide same benefits for farmers & cooperatives