PPT-Sociology Chapter 9 Social Stratification in the US

Introduction to US Social Stratification Social Stratification Is the system of social standing within a society Major Factors in Social Standing Wealth Income Race Education Power US Social Stratification. Stratification Essential Questions. EQ1: How does the caste system in India differ from the social class system in the US?. EQ2: How . do functionalist and conflict theorists differ in their explanation of stratification. 1. Social Inequality. . refers to any differences that result in some people having more socially valued characteristics than others (. Holborn. & Langley 2002, 6). . Social Stratification. is the hierarchical ordering of groups in society (. Sociology. is the systematic and objective study of human society and social interaction.. Sociologists use research techniques similar to those of the natural sciences. They often conduct research using . By: . Nhung. Ho, Tiffany Tang, and Truong Nguyen. Gender Stratification. Gender stratification: Inequality of status between males and females. Gender stereotypes: preconceived ideas/guidelines on how to act (based on gender). Perspective, Theory, and Method. The Sociological Perspective. Sociology. is the systematic study of human society.. The sociological perspective helps us to see the general in the particular (Peter Berger 1963).. Social Categories & Social Institutions. Social Categories (age. , sex, class, race, etc.), and social institutions (politics, religion, education, etc.). The basic foundation of sociology is the belief that a person's attitudes, actions, and opportunities are shaped by all of these aspects of society.. Systems of Stratification. social stratification. – division of society into categories, ranks, or classes. can be based on either achieved or ascribed status. can be open or closed. Systems of Stratification. Explain the interconnectedness between stratification, economics, politics, subsistence, and kinship. . Demonstrate and understanding of basic concepts in cultural anthropology. . Distinguish between open and closed systems. . Sociology The Scientific Study of Human Social Behavior Unit One: Foundations & Research What is sociology, sociological perspective and sociological imagination? Where did sociology originate and relationship to other social sciences Focus Questions . How does sociology differ from common sense?. Why is it important to study social diversity in the United States and the world?. What is the nature of sociology as a science?. How does the sociological imagination clarify the influence of social forces on the experiences of individuals?. CSU, UC, and private colleges; CSU GE D; IGETC 4; BC BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE 2018/2019 CATALOG 1Sociology SOCISOCI 1301Principles of Sociology3 SCH3-0Study of the nature of human societies social processes social interaction groups culture institutions and social changeSOCI 1306Social Problems3 SUSMITA ROY. 27.09.21. Social Stratification vs Social . Differentiation. The difference between social stratification and social differentiation is subtle as they both are closely related terms. When speaking of the society, and also in the discipline of sociology, you may have heard of the terms, social stratification and social differentiation. In the society, people are categorized based on their income, occupation, social status and other factors. . Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology. Idaho State University. Our Program - What do we offer?. BA in Sociology. BA in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. Minor in Sociology.