SOCL 2001 : Notes For Exam 2
Document Summary
18th century private property creates social inequality, which leads to social conflict. It means some are getting ahead, creating assets. Viewed inequality favorably, as a mean of controlling population. Ex: katrina changed the skew of la population. Equal distribution of resources would increase world population. Hegel ex; apparent ship-boss needs you, you need boss. Ontological equality- everyone is created equal in the eyes of god. Will die out as society gains more free people over time. Mass starvation; conflict we are judged by the same standards everyone starts at the same place everyone should have an equal starting point from which to. Try to level out for other things society does. Opportunity isn"t equal anyway everyone should end up with the same reward . Weber-argued for the idea of a social class opportunities. Status hierarchy system ex: jeffery the butler on fresh prince has love prestige because he cleans. Social mobility-ability to move up and down in social stratus.
