Overview
Chapter 8 -9 Discussion Questions
- How do sociologists define social stratification? Can you provide examples of different forms of stratification in society (e.g., class, caste, race)?
- What is social mobility, and what factors influence it? Can you provide examples of upward and downward social mobility from your own experiences or observations?
- How does the concept of the American Dream relate to social stratification? Do you think the American Dream is achievable for everyone? Why or why not?
- How does global stratification differ from social stratification within a single country? Can you provide examples of how global inequality affects different countries?
- Discuss the main theories of global stratification (e.g., modernization theory, dependency theory, world-systems theory). How do these theories explain the persistence of global inequality?
- How does global stratification affect health outcomes? Can you provide examples of health disparities between high-income and low-income countries?