SOC 3470 Chapter 12: N&L Chapter 12
4 Dec 2016
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As technology advances, stratification systems become more complex. Productivity of industrial technology expanded possibilities of inequality ranges. Overall level of inequality in industrial societies is considerably less than agrarian or non industrial societies. Reduced inequality within, increased inequality among world societies. Political elites have the most influence in choosing options available and how surpluses are appointed. Diverse group due to openness of our political system. Us has one of the most unequal advanced industrial societies. Majority of people in industrial societies are middle class. All children can go for 10+ years. Differences in educational continuation or achievement as a result of intelegence, health, influence, or money. Lack of certain educational prerequisites can bar qualified people from jobs. Laws ensure equal treatment, but it still seems to impact income. Some of these inequalities reflect genetic differences and create social norms than can be generalized. Women earn less than men and are hired for lower paying jobs.
