SOCA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Height Discrimination, Social Inequality
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Aspects of the human body mean different things and have diff consq"s for diff cultures and historical periods. Def of what constitutes a disability has varied over time. Age is one basis of social inequality. Believing that physical stature reflects social stature participants correlated social status with height. Genes = impt determinant of any particular indiv"s height. Great majority of human populations are approx same genetically. Complex series of social factors determines avg heigt. Impact of fam income on stature quality of diet esp during childhood: higher standard of living = full potential growth. Correlation b/w stature and class position: members of upper class on avg = taller than middle class, exception: scandinavian b/c class inequality = less pronounced. Tall ppl live longer & earn more & reach top of their profession faster. Height= bigger effect on income than whether one is an immigrant or minority.
