SOCY 122 Study Guide - Final Guide: Second-Wave Feminism, Social Stratification, Social Inequality

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Social Sci, Edu and Soc Work - Sociology
• Course: SOCY 122
• Professor: Rob Beamish

Document Summary

Parsons is then brought into discussion, following his argument that all systems and societies need four requirements- adaptation, goal attainment, integration, and a pattern maintenance function. Social stratification and the functional requisites of societies: Outlines that the perfect way for a society to be formulated would be a pure meritocracy, where the society and all jobs within are based solely on merit of individuals. Upward mobility is attainable and a fact of life . John porter"s work is mentioned, his evaluation of inequalities in canada (1950-60s) Many canadians have the idea that there are no classes, but this is not the case. Carroll"s study of corporate power and states two major shifts the corporate elite, including the socio-economic characteristics, and the rise of different policy boards. Women"s presence in employment has increased significantly, demonstrating that the issues of sex and gender must be addressed when discussing social inequality.