SOCI-100 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Herbert J. Gans, Ascribed Status, Unemployment Benefits
14 Feb 2018
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Social inequality: unequal distribution of wealth, prestige and power that in turn impacts things such as education and occupation attainment. Directly impacts individuals, has always been unequal have/have nots. Social stratification: patterns of social inequality that persist in society and are based on attributes such as age, race, gender or income. Closed s(cid:455)ste(cid:373)s: ascribed status that stays with you, with less chance of achieved status. Slavery: legally sanctioned, and usually tied to race and ancestry. Caste system: based on ancestry/inherited can be cultural or religious. Social class: membership tied to socioeconomic status, ascribed and achieved. Intragenerational: change in your social class during your generation. Intergenerational: change in social class over the generations. If 63% of your income or more is spent on shelter/food/needs then you are (cid:272)o(cid:374)side(cid:396)ed (cid:862)poo(cid:396)(cid:863). Social safety nets: government programs to mitigate poverty focused on specific groups. Social infrastructure: government programs aimed at all people in society. Davis and moore: stratification is necessary in a meritocracy.
