SOC100H5 Final: study guide for exam
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5:-80/!40790- we have 4;t run by a powerful elite (~3% of population): it was a threat to the idea that everyone is equal. According to mills, the 3 fundamental part of studying sociology: Social structure: this is not tangible but can show evidence of it. An example of structure is %01,2 -> kinship whether it is by blood relation (children) or by partnership (marriage). Another example of social structure is the socio-economic status in our society (upper, middle or lower classes). This is based on income, wealth, # of years of education, career. All this has a direct effect on opportunities in life, longevity, what we get to do or not do All of us have immediate experience of how the structure and different elements of society affect each other ex. Status of the economy, the level of education and the career that individuals decide to pursue.
