What is social stratification? What is social mobility? Are there social classes? How are these categorized? How are they defined?
In an ideal world, which social class would you like to belong to?
Have you ever considered which social class you belong to? In an ideal world, which social class would you like to belong to? Have you ever wanted to move up the social ladder? Social classes are groups of people who share certain aspects of their lives. These often include wealth, resources, occupations, and income. As we move from social groups to social classes, you will consider the role social classes play in a practical society versus an ideal one. Throughout this essay consider the function of social classes and how they apply within an ideal society.
You are going to expand your ideas for an ideal society to include social classes. Your paper will cover three sections: key components, theory, and the people.
Project Sections
Key Components:
What is social stratification?
What is social mobility?
Are there social classes? How are these categorized? How are they defined?
How are stratification systems maintained in this society?
What are the two ways in which poverty is defined?