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Intersection Theory |
Analysis of the interplay of race, class, and gender, which often results in multiple dimensions of disadvantage |
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Gender |
The personal traits and social positions that members of a society attach to being female or male |
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Modernization Theory |
A model of economic and social development that explains global inequality in terms of technological and cultural differences between nations |
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Assumptions of Structural Functionalism |
A. Stability: any patterned behavior contributes to the stability of society and serves a function B. Harmony: parts are working together for the good of the whole C. Evolution: social change is evolutionary: slow, gradual, and in response to changes in the environment |
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Assumptions of Social Conflict |
A. Competition: competition over scarce resources is at the heat of all social relationships B. Inequality: inequality is built into the social structure C. Revolution: social change is in response to changes in power |
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Assumptions of Symbolic Interaction |
A. Humans act according to their interpretations of reality B. Subjective interpretations are learned through social experience C. Humans are constantly interpreting our own behavior and the behavior of others |
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4 Dimensions of Stratification |
1. Stratification is a trait of society, not the individual 2. Stratification persists across generations 3. The existence of stratification is universal, but varies in form 4. Stratification not only involves inequality, but also involves beliefs that define inequality as fair |
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American Poverty Threshold for 1 |
$12,331 |
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American Poverty Threshold for Family of 4 |
$24,036 |
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Dependency Theory |
Inequality is the result of wealthy countries (core) exploiting poor countries (periphery) |
