SOC 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Racialization, Carl Linnaeus, Bourgeoisie
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All americans are equal but some are more equal than others . Social strati cation: structured inequalities b/w groups in society in terms of access to resources/rewards. Ranks apply to social categories of people who share a common characteristic (gender/ethnicity) Social mobility: ability to move up/down social class ladder. Caste societies: social levels closed so that all must remain in level given at birth. Caste systems: one"s social status is given for life, social system. Life > organ donation (student) > heart transplants are scarce vs. brain. Life chances: opportunities available for achieving economic prosperity. Social con ict argues that the heart transplant will go to the most powerful or privileged person: marx: means of production & the analysis of class. Skills & credentials make them more pro table (2) Status : difference among groups in social honor/prestige that are accorded by others (a) pariah groups: negatively privileged status.
