SOC100H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Shavit, Dependency Theory, Thought Experiment
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Chapter 6: social stratification: canadian and global perspectives. These movies allow us to ask the question of what the sources of inequality are, does social inequality still have big consequences for the way we live, and can people overcome and reduce inequality in society (if so, how?) Social stratification: the way society is organized in layers or strata. Wealth is assets minus liabilities what you own. Can give you a political influence, and improves health, allowing you to engage in leisure activities. Studies have concluded that the rich are getting richer, poor are getting poorer. Amount of money earned in a given period. Inflation rates are the reason why our earning are higher today than they were 50 years ago. Average number of earners per family increased as more women entered the paid labor force. Also earning more because we are being more productive more skilled and using more efficient means of technology to produce g/s.
