Warm-up:
1. Match the dimensions of stratification with the examples below:
(W for wealth, Po for Power, Pr for Prestige)
a. the respect accorded doctors
b. a politicians considering the interests of a lobby
c. the Nobel Peace Prize
d. stock market holdings
e. a Supreme Court Ruling
f. real estate assets
2. The top 20% of US households receive approximately what percent of the total income?
3. What are the most common sources of prestige in US society?
4. Social class influences the likelihood of gaining political power. Can you analyze the relationship between social class and political power?
(W for wealth, Po for Power, Pr for Prestige)
a. the respect accorded doctors
b. a politicians considering the interests of a lobby
c. the Nobel Peace Prize
d. stock market holdings
e. a Supreme Court Ruling
f. real estate assets
2. The top 20% of US households receive approximately what percent of the total income?
3. What are the most common sources of prestige in US society?
4. Social class influences the likelihood of gaining political power. Can you analyze the relationship between social class and political power?
Objective:
SWBAT compare and contrast the three dimensions of stratification.