Sociology 1027A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Goal Orientation, Glass Ceiling, Universal Design
9 Jan 2017
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Government or the holding of power by people selected based on their ability: key aspect of a meritocracy according to this definition. Power is achieved, not ascribed (ex. not inherited) Iq or standardized tests, exams, formally recognized credentials: what is not formally said, but implied. Everybody has equal opportunity to develop skills and demonstrate merit. All start from the same place (metaphor of race to run) Children learn technical and social skills needed for a functioning social structure. Children are rewarded and progress through the system based on achievement. Achievement is recognized outside schools (universities, employers, etc. ) There is only so much that can be achieved: psychology. High iq linked to many positive life outcomes. Low iq linked to many negative life outcomes: why can this be problematic, sociology. Do we end up blaming victims: therefore, sociologists look at social circumstances of lives, e(cid:454)a(cid:373)ples i(cid:374)clude . School success and home environment: being read to as a child.
