What is Social Stratification?
Define social stratification
Social category of people forming a social hierarchy within a society.
What defines social classes
Wealth
What does the poverty rate measure?
The percentage of people whose income falls below the official poverty threshold.
All people in poverty vote democrat (true/false)
false
What was the plot of Schitt's Creek episode 1
They lose all their money and have to move to Schitt's Creek and live in a motel
Social mobility is
Being able to change position in society
What social class consists of white collar jobs (upper, middle, lower)
Middle
What is food insecurity?
Limited or uncertain access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
What is one economic issue that might influence how someone votes?
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In Modern Family, how did two bikes end up the Dunphy's house?
Phil stole one thinking it was Luke's that he didn't take care of.
T/F Social stratification is universal
True
What is wealth
A collection of all of a person's assets including investments
What are health disparities?
Differences in health outcomes or access to healthcare between groups or populations.
What does it mean to say that political beliefs are shaped by socialization?
People may develop political beliefs through influences such as family, peers, workplaces, media, and community.
In FRIENDS, why were Joey, Pheobe, and Rachel upset about splitting the bill?
They only ordered small food and did not have the money to pay for everyone elses.
Social stratification persists over ____________
Generations
How can two people with the same income have different levels of wealth
They may have different savings, assets, property, investments, or debt.
How can poverty affect a person's health?
It can limit access to nutritious food, healthcare, safe housing, and other resources that support health.
Why can two people facing similar economic struggles disagree about how government should address poverty
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In The Middle, how did the tornado assist the family with their financial struggles.
It brought them a new dryer.
The four main unequal distributions within society are
wealth, income, power, prestige
What is the difference between social class and social status?
Social class relates to socioeconomic position; social status refers to a person's social position or level of prestige.
Name one statistic that can help us understand poverty in a community.
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Why might two communities with similar poverty rates experience poverty differently?
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In The Middle, there were no payments until ______
2009