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 * Day 1:** Start ppt on Social Stratification and begin watching //Social Class in America//


 * Social Stratification**




 * Day 2:** Finish movie and answer questions


 * Day 3:** Continue ppt and read about homelessness and class divisions that still exist in America. Read about the divide between the rich and poor in Niall Ferguson's article: [|Rich America, Poor America]

Review Social Stratification Questions for the unit:

1. What is the relationship between social class and stratification? (2 pts)

2. Explain how each of the following is related to stratification: economics, power, and prestige. Give an example of a person who has high status based on each of these criteria. (6 pts)

3. Which class is the largest segment of society? What are the major characteristics of people in this class? (List 3 characteristics) (4 pts)

4.Why are poverty rates for minorities higher than for the white majority in the U.S.? Choose one of the following minority groups and explain why they are particularly vulnerable to poverty: women, African Americans, disabled, Latinos….or choose any other group not mentioned. (4 pts)

5.Is social mobility possible? Explain what is necessary for social mobility. Give an example of someone who has been able to improve their social status. This can be from real life, t.v, movies, books etc. (4 pts)

[|Trying to survive on minimum wage in America is almost impossible]


 * Day 4:** Quiz! See Above.