SOC101Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Symbolic Culture, Status Attainment, Deskilling

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Conformity: (soloman ash experiment: to fit in with the group, the group is better informed than they are. Shapes our actions through socialization and social interaction. Shape sense of identity, belonging and self. We define ourselves with the groups we used to belong, belong now, and groups we would like to belong in the future. Universe of obligation: call for exclusion of whole categories of population. Recognize the sanctity of human life is a prerequisite of moral action. Other people"s needs, welfare, health constitutes a challenge and admonition of all other members of the same universe of obligation. Economic prosperity has made canada one of the best countries in the world. However, there has been an increase in income inequality. Income has not grown proportionate to working harder and longer. Income: the economic gain derived from wages, salaries, income transfers and ownership of property. Cultural capital: stock of learning and skills that increases chance of securing a superior job.

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