Define social stratification and discuss the four major systems by which societies stratify groups of people and nations. Include in your discussion the effects of gender on stratification.

Ecological Modernization:

• What is Ecological Modernization and how does it work?
  • How can this be done in an opportunistic way?
  • Can we adapt the current system to specifications of EcologicalModernization?
    • Think about this in terms in of markets, taxes, incentives, and international law/global accords?

¡  Is this a possible answer for developing states?

• Can this allow them to not repeat the mistakes of the developedworld?

• How does this reinforce the concept of Ecocentrism that we discussed in the beginning of the semester?
• Do we have time to Green the Liberal State, given the nature of democratic politics?
• Is Populism an obstacle, or can it too be manipulated to help green the state?
  • Where might this be hard, and where might this be easier?

1 There are many stories of prejudice and discrimination within the history of the United States. Most famously are those referring to slaves as well as Native Americans. Define prejudice and discrimination. Provide specific examples of their use in history outside of the U.S. and in present day. 

2 Differentiate between race and ethnicity. 

3 Your course text discusses the many types of intergroup relations. Choose one type, and share a specific example of how it is used in the world today. 

1 Choose a country in the world other than the United States. Summarize the current cultural themes regarding marriage and family within this country. 

2 Define and discuss the symbolic interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspectives on marriage and family.

3 Share some examples of variations in family life?  How do these examples compare to your life?