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What are the two exceptions of discussing class in America?
What are the two exceptions of discussing class in America?
- Discussion of the middle class (correct)
- Focus solely on the wealthy
- Discussion of the poor (correct)
- Causal relationship between poor and wealthy
What is the status of the gap between the rich and the poor?
What is the status of the gap between the rich and the poor?
Is larger than it has ever been
Which of the following describes the spheres of power and oppression?
Which of the following describes the spheres of power and oppression?
- Class domination (correct)
- Economic stability
- Social equality
- Race and gender domination (correct)
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Study Notes
Class in America Overview
- Discussion around class in America often centers on the middle class, creating a gap in understanding other socioeconomic groups.
- The poor and the wealthy are frequently analyzed, but there is a lack of exploration into the causal relationships between these classes.
Economic Inequality
- The gap between the affluent and the impoverished in America is at an unprecedented level, highlighting growing economic disparity.
Dynamics of Power
- Class domination plays a significant role in societal structures, influencing access to resources and opportunities.
- Alongside class, aspects of race and gender contribute to systems of oppression, shaping experiences and societal interactions.
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