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caste
status is generally inherited. Does not allow for much mobility
class consciousness
identifying as a member of ones economic class. Advocating for the rights of that economic class
false consciousness
focusing on other parts of identity, while not identifying their own class. Buying into incorrect ideas about social class or mobility
power sociology
the ability to get things done. Controlling resources and influencing others actions
prestige
certain things are associated with higher levels of society
privilege
favorable assumptions due to features beyond ones control
intersectionality
experience of combined social stratification. Often not equal to the sum of their parts.
marginal poverty
wealth inequality caused by the lack of stable environment
social exclusion
marginalized people lack access to resources and opportunities. results in isolation, contributes to poverty,
residential segregation
people of certain demographic categories cluster together. caused by legal and quasi-legal regulations. discriminatory lending practices, and people choose to live close to people who are like them.
Disparities in quality of public schools, differences in safety and violence
social reproduction
structures and patterns of society that cause inequalities to become passed down from one generation to the next
inequalities in health
example: high estrogen levels in women lead to later onset of cardiovascular disease than in men
inequalities in health care
example: social perceptions might lead to less aggressive treatment for women with symptoms of cardiovascular disease
prevalence
a snapshot of how common a given condition is in a population
incidence
how many NEW cases occur among an at-risk population over a certain time period
