12 Questions
What term describes the gap in income between individuals or groups of people?
Income Inequality
What was the original basis for categorizing countries in the Three World Model?
Economic Policies
Which of the following is NOT a category of countries according to the Modern Global Stratification mentioned in the text?
Poor Countries
What is the viewpoint of racism as described in the text?
Contemporary Mainstream View
In the Philippines, how are households classified based on the text?
Upper Class, Middle Class, Lower Middle Class, Working Class, Poor
What does Gender Inequality primarily refer to in the context of the text?
Bias and Discrimination Based on Gender
What term is used by sociologists to describe the uneven distribution of resources within a group or society?
Social Stratification
In the context of social inequality, what is the role of the formation of social strata?
Creating a divide among people in the group
What concept in sociology is focused on social relationships and is viewed as a collective asset shared by a group?
Social Capital
Which factors are mentioned as affecting opportunities within a group in terms of social inequality?
Race and Ethnicity
How do sociologists approach the concept of Social Inequality?
By studying the distribution of resources in a society
What is one effect of Social Inequality mentioned in the text?
Creates a divide among people based on resources
Study Notes
Social Stratification and Inequality
- Social stratification helps determine people's positions within groups, creating a divide among people and leading to inequality.
- Social inequality arises when a group or society with limited resources has an uneven distribution of those resources, with a few people controlling and owning the majority.
Factors Contributing to Social Inequality
- Power and influence play a significant role in social inequality.
- Uneven opportunities given to members within a group based on factors such as gender, age, and position contribute to social inequality.
Concepts Related to Social Inequality
- Social Capital refers to the collective asset shared by a group, viewing social relationships as a harmonious network.
- Social Status is a person's position within a group, implying importance, power, and wealth, and influenced by how others view the person.
- Social Position is a person's place in society, often due to cultural stratification.
Types of Inequality
- Income Inequality is the gap in income between individuals, groups, or countries, with wealth being a significant factor.
- Gender Inequality refers to biases and discrimination against a particular gender, viewing them as less significant in society.
- Ethnic or Racial Inequality is a result of racial stratification, where minority groups have less influence and power.
Global Stratification Models
- The Three World Model categorizes countries based on economic policies, with First World (capitalist), Second World (communist), and Third World (others) countries.
- Modern Global Stratification categorizes countries based on National Income Per Capita, with High-Income, Middle-Income, and Low-Income countries.
Social Classes in the Philippines
- The classification of social classes in the Philippines includes Upper Class, Middle Class, Lower Middle Class, Working Class, and the Poor.
Explore the concept of social stratification and how it leads to social inequality within groups. Learn how sociologists analyze the divisions and disparities that exist in society based on class structures.
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