Sociology 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Natural Experiment, Byrsonima Crassifolia, Proletariat
10 Dec 2018
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Introduction to sociology p. 222-258 of the sociology project. For ethical reasons, cannot induce stress on pregnant women this type of experiment is not possible. 2005: earthquake in chile came unannounced and only a ected some chilean cities: created a natural experiment, mothers residing far from the earthquake: control group, mothers a ected by earthquake: test subjects, florenia torche found that: Social strati cation: sociological sub eld; examines inequalities among individuals and groups. Inequality: the unusual distribution of valued gods and opportunities in society: forms and levels vary. Palaeolithic era: societies shared supplies/resources but decision making was left to tribal chiefs and special privileges given to medicine man (shaman); almost never any surplus not much opportunity for inequality. Civilizations: the rst tribal big man emerged; due to some superior attribute, is able to hoard desirable goods accumulating status/power; established ways to. Two other types of inequality developed before capitalism: middle ages (~500- 1500 ce)
