College Degree (% of 25 year+ adults) | 23 | 53 | 36 | 15 |
High School Completion (% of 25 years adults) | 88 | 89 | 93 | 67 |
Home Ownership (% of Householders Owning a Home) | 43 | 57 | 72 | 45 |
Household Income | $43,000 | $77,900 | $71,300 | $43,000 |
Poverty (% in poverty) | 26 | 12 | 10 | 24 |
Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.3 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 7.6 |
1. Why do people need
and use gender labels?
2. Why do people create gender roles or expectations?
3. Do gender labels and roles influence limitations on individuals or the social world? Explain.
1. self-reliant 2. yielding 3. helpful 4. defends own beliefs 5. cheerful 6. moody 7. independent 8. shy 9. conscientious 10. athletic 11. affectionate 12. theatrical 13. assertive 14. flatterable 15. happy 16. strong personality 17. loyal 18. unpredictable 19. forceful 20. feminine | 21. reliable 22. analytical 23. sympathetic 24. jealous 25. leadership ability 26. sensitive to other's needs 27. truthful 28. willing to take risks 29. understanding 30. secretive 31. makes decisions easily 32. compassionate 33. sincere 34. self-sufficient 35. eager to soothe hurt feelings 36. conceited 37. dominant 38. soft-spoken 39. likable 40. masculine | 41. warm 42. solemn 43. willing to take a stand 44. tender 45. friendly 46. aggressive 47. gullible 48. inefficient 49. act as leader 50. childlike 51. adaptable 52. individualistic 53. does not use harsh language 54. unsystematic 55. competitive 56. loves children 57. tactful 58. ambitious 59. gentle 60. conventional |
Which form of stratification is based on people's access to property and wealth?
Social class refers to a system of stratification based on access to resources such as wealth, property, power, and prestige. Sociologists often refer to it as socioeconomic status (or SES).
What are the 4 systems of stratification?
Systems of stratification vary in their degree of vertical social mobility. Some societies are more open in this regard, while some are more closed. The major systems of stratification are slavery, estate systems, caste systems, and class systems.
What is wealth in social stratification?
Social stratification is the socio-economic layering of society's members according to wealth, power, and prestige. Wealth is all income, property, investments, and other assets. Power is the ability to get one's way even in the face of opposition to one's goals.
What is an example of open stratification?
Open Stratification System
These classes are not controlled by the government or other social entity, but they're heavily influenced by your family and the conditions surrounding your birth. For example, the super-rich in America will have an income in the hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.