Conflict theorists often look at social stratification in society. Describe two different situations or examples of stratification that you have witnessed in your own life. For example, where do you see different levels of wealth or power in society or have you witnessed acts of discrimination that illustrate differing levels of power?

Define social stratification and discuss the four major systems by which societies stratify groups of people and nations. Include in your discussion the effects of gender on stratification.

Explain the difference between prejudice and discrimination and the difference between institutional and individual discrimination.

1 There are many stories of prejudice and discrimination within the history of the United States. Most famously are those referring to slaves as well as Native Americans. Define prejudice and discrimination. Provide specific examples of their use in history outside of the U.S. and in present day. 

2 Differentiate between race and ethnicity. 

3 Your course text discusses the many types of intergroup relations. Choose one type, and share a specific example of how it is used in the world today.