SOC-1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Pierre Bourdieu, Infant Mortality, The Bottom Billion
23 Apr 2016
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Emergence of a small, ultra-rich class due to deregulation of global trade and advances in information technology. While the elite do not always agree with one another, they do have less in common with any other class. Norms, tastes, and beliefs they share are shaped more by a global vs local culture. Social stratification: hierarchical differences and inequalities in economic positions as well as in other important areas, especially political power, status, or social honor. Status: status: prestige attached to a person"s position within society, firefighter is ranked most prestigious occupation vs. the modest pay. Power: power: the ability to get others to do what you want them to do, even if it"s against their will, often rank high in the stratification system; applies to all institutions, not just political c. **power relations can be complicated by gender expectations and minority status (alpha women) Desirable for itself, and what it can buy.
