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SOC-436 Stratification and Inequality in a Diverse Society Course Syllabus

Version 10.2

Stratification and Inequality in a Diverse Society Course Code

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Duration

Credit Hours

SOC-436 v:10 .2

Credit Based

56 Days

4.0

Course Description This writing intensive course examines the theoretical, historical, and conceptual frameworks of social stratification and social inequality within the context of class, race and ethnicity, and gender. Students analyze the effect of historical events upon social inequality and the impact of those events on current trends within social institutions. Students examine strategies for change relative to social inequality and marginalization of diverse groups. Upon course completion, students are able to explain and evaluate the effects of social stratification and inequality on class, race and ethnicity, and gender in the United States.

Pre-Requisites None

Co-Requisites None

SOC-436 C

Course Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Marger, M. (2014). Social inequality: Patterns and processes(6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 9780078026935

Stratification Research Project Description: Students should read the Stratification Research Project document by the end of the first week of class.

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Topic 1: Theories and Structures of Social Inequality

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Objectives: 1. Explain common forms of social inequality in categorical and hierarchical classifications among stratified populations. 2. Explain intersectionality of social stratification related to class, race, and gender. 3. Explain the functions and impact of social stratification.

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Study Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Read Chapters 1, 2, and 7. Additionally, read pages 128-138 (Globalization) in Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes.

We Can Only Do This Together Description: Read “We Can Only Do This Together," by Klein, from Nation (2015).

'The World Isn't Fair': A System Justification Perspective on Social Stratification and Inequality Description: Read "'The World Isn't Fair': A System Justification Perspective on Social Stratification and Inequality," by Jost, Gaucher, & Stern on pages 317-340 of APA Handbook of Personality and Social Psychology, Volume 2: Group Processes (2015).

To What Extent Do Financial Strain and Labour Force Status Explain Social Class Inequalities in Self-Rated Health? Description: Read “To What Extent Do Financial Strain and Labour Force Status Explain Social Class Inequalities in Self-Rated Health? Analysis of 20 Countries in the European Social Survey," by Shaw, Benzeval & Popham, from Plos ONE (2014).

The Dimensions of the Divide Description: Read “The Dimensions of the Divide: Vertical Differentiation, International Inequality and North–South Stratification in International Relations Theory," by Lees, from Cambridge Review of International Affairs (2012).

Family Forms and Member Well-Being: A Research Agenda for the Decade of Behavior page 2 of 19

Description: Read “Family Forms and Member Well-Being: A Research Agenda for the Decade of Behavior," by Steil, from Psychology of Women Quarterly(2001).

Social Equity: Its Legacy, Its Promise Description: Read “Social Equity: Its Legacy, Its Promise," by Guy & McCandless, from Public Administration Review (2012).

Colorblind Intersectionality Description: Read “Colorblind Intersectionality," by Carbado, from Signs (2013).

Limitations to Equality: Gender Stereotypes and Social Change Description: Read “Limitations to Equality: Gender Stereotypes and Social Change," by Smith, from Juncture (2014).

Haves and the Have-Nots: A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality Description: Read Chapter 1 and Vignette 1.7 on page 68-73 of Haves and the Have-Nots: A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality by Milanovic (2010).

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Tasks

Global Stratification Systems Description:

Choose a country (other than the United States) and research its stratification system. Compose an essay of 750-1,000 words, synthesizing your research regarding the following: 1. Describe its current stratification and explain how the system has changed over time and what caused those changes. 2. Explain how the consequences of the system affect modern day people in that country. Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your analysis and conclusion. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 1 DQ 1 Description:

Review the latest Census data (http://www.census.gov) related to educational attainment, race/ethnicity, gender, and class. What conclusions can you draw about intersectionality from what you find? Does everyone have an equal opportunity to further their education? If not, what social structures are in place to affect opportunity? Topic 1 DQ 2 Description: Research mental health disparities in your home state and identify any intersectionality you may find with class and ethnicity/race. What programs or policies are in place to minimize the disparity?

Topic 1 Participation Description: NA

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Topic 2: Politics, Power, and Inequality

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Objectives:

1. Differentiate between theoretical perspectives related to power in society. 2. Analyze the functions of having unequal levels of power in the maintaining of stratified populations.

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Study Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Read Chapters 4 and 12 in Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes.

Studies in Social Inequality Description: Read Part III of Studies in Social Inequality: New Gilded Age: The Critical Inequality Debates of Our Time, by Grusky & Kricheli-Katz (Eds.). (2012).

Population Size, Network Density, and the Emergence of Inherited Inequality

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Description: Read “Population Size, Network Density, and the Emergence of Inherited Inequality," by Thomas & Mark, from Social Forces (2013).

Democracy, Meritocracy and the Uses of Education Description: Read “Democracy, Meritocracy and the Uses of Education," by Meroe, from Journal of Negro Education (2014).

Elite Lives: Job 29-31 and Traditional Authority Description: Read “Elite Lives: Job 29-31 and Traditional Authority," by Hamilton, from Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (2007).

Charismatic Leadership Between Ideal Type and Ideology Description: Read “Charismatic Leadership Between Ideal Type and Ideology," by Pombeni, from Journal of Political Ideologies (2008).

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Tasks

Power in America Description: Complete the “Power in America” worksheet by conducting research and addressing the questions that follow. You will also utilize your textbook for this assignment. Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your content. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and intext citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 2 DQ 1 Description: Which stratification principle (race, gender, class) has the greatest power? Explain and support your answer with research.

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Topic 2 DQ 2 Description: Identify an issue related to voter turnout in the United States and how it contributes to stratification. Support your answer with peer reviewed journal articles. What strategies could be implemented to increase voter turnout in an effort to impact current political inequality? Explain.

Topic 2 Participation Description: NA

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Topic 3: Social Stratification/Inequality and Class

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Objectives:

1. Explain the function of the class system in the United States. 2. Explain social roles, positions, and status related to class. 3. Apply theoretical perspectives to class as it pertains to inequality.

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Study Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Read Chapters 3, 5, and 6 in Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes.

One Nation, Divided: Culture, Civic Institutions, and the Marriage Divide Description: Read “One Nation, Divided: Culture, Civic Institutions, and the Marriage Divide," by Wilcox, Wolinger, & Stokes, from Future of Children (2015).

Inequality and Modernization Description: Read “Inequality and Modernization (cover story)," by Inglehart, from Foreign Affairs (2016).

The Coming Apart of America's Civic Culture Description: Read “The Coming Apart of America's Civic Culture," by Murray, from Journal of Character Education (2014).

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Why Identity Group Work Strengthens Our Capacity for All Liberation Work Description: Read “Why Identity Group Work Strengthens Our Capacity for All Liberation Work," by Brown, from Tikkun (2013).

Who We Are Description: Read “Who We Are," by Barone, from Time (2014).

Studies in Social Inequality Description: Read Part I & II of Studies in Social Inequality: New Gilded Age : The Critical Inequality Debates of Our Time, by Grusky & Kricheli-Katz (Eds.). (2012).

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Tasks

Social Stratification Part I: Class Description: Write a 750-1,000-word analysis on social stratification regarding inequality and class Choose a social institution (you will be using the same social institution for all of the stratification assignments) to describe and analyze the effect that the stratification element of class has on that social institution. Include the following in your analysis: 1. Explain how social roles, positions, and class status impact the social institution. 2. Identify a form of class inequality associated with the social institution and use theoretical perspectives to explain the social behaviors that perpetuate the inequality. 3. Suggest measures for the social institution to implement to help alleviate the class inequality you identified. Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your analysis and conclusion. Additionally, you will need to include statistical data on the expression of stratification regarding inequality and class within the social institution. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 3 DQ 1 Description:

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In American society, what would happen if all of the wealth were equally distributed among its citizens? How would this equal economic distribution affect education, healthcare, jobs? Defend your answer.

Topic 3 DQ 2 Description: List three consequences to the affordable housing crisis and identify at least one social problem related.

Topic 3 Participation Description: NA

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Topic 4: Social Stratification/Inequality and Race-Part I

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Objectives:

1. Apply theoretical perspective(s) to the inequalities of race. 2. Analyze current measures to alleviate inequality among race. 3. Identify forms of inequality of race.

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Study Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Read Chapter 10 in Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes.

Social Dominance Orientation and John Henryism at the Intersection of Race and Class Description: Read “Social Dominance Orientation and John Henryism at the Intersection of Race and Class," by Sanders & Mahalingam, from Political Psychology (2012).

Disparities, Disproportionalities, Differences, and Discrepancies Description: Read “Disparities, Disproportionalities, Differences, and Discrepancies," by Williams, from Social Work Research (2013).

Does the US Need Affirmative Action? Description: page 8 of 19

Read “Does the US Need Affirmative Action?” on the ProCon.org website.

Introduction: Has the United States Really Moved Beyond Race? Description: Read "Introduction: Has the United States Really Moved Beyond Race?" by Neville, Gallardo, & Sue on pages 3-21 of The Myth of Racial Color Blindness: Manifestations, Dynamics, and Impact (2016).

An Empirical Analysis of White Privilege, Social Position and Health Description: Read “An Empirical Analysis of White Privilege, Social Position and Health," by Kwate & Goodman, from Social Science & Medicine (2014).

The Geography of Inequality Description: Read “The Geography of Inequality: Why Separate Means Unequal in American Public Schools," by Logan, Minca, & Adar, from Sociology of Education (2012).

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Topic 4 DQ 1 Description: Compare and contrast functionalist theory and conflict theory in their approaches to understanding race-related issues in the United States.

Topic 4 DQ 2 Description: Explain how institutionalized racism differs from interpersonal racism (racism occurring between two individuals who are of equal power) and how it operates despite being illegal.

Topic 4 Participation Description: NA

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Topic 5: Social Stratification/Inequality and Race-Part II

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Objectives: 1. Apply theoretical perspective(s) to the inequalities of race. 2. Analyze current measures to alleviate inequality among race. 3. Identify forms of inequality of race.

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Study Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Review Chapter 10 in Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes.

Disparities, Disproportionalities, Differences, and Discrepancies Description: Review “Disparities, Disproportionalities, Differences, and Discrepancies," by Williams, from Social Work Research (2013).

Does the US Need Affirmative Action? Description: Review “Does the US Need Affirmative Action?” on the ProCon.org website.

The Geography of Inequality Description: Review “The Geography of Inequality: Why Separate Means Unequal in American Public Schools," by Logan, Minca, & Adar, from Sociology of Education (2012).

Anatomy of Racial Inequality Description: Read Chapters 1 and 2 of Anatomyof Racial Inequality, by Loury (2002).

Studies in Social Inequality Description: Read Part V of Studies in Social Inequality: New Gilded Age: The Critical Inequality Debates of Our Time, by Grusky & Kricheli-Katz (Eds.). (2012).

Introduction: Has the United States Really Moved Beyond Race? Description: Review "Introduction: Has the United States Really Moved Beyond Race?" by Neville, Gallardo, & Sue on pages 3-21 of The Myth of Racial Color Blindness: Manifestations, Dynamics, and Impact (2016).

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Social Stratification Part II: Race Description: Write a 750-1,000-word analysis on social stratification regarding race Choose a social institution to describe and analyze the effect that the stratification elements of race have on that social institution. Include the following in your analysis: 1. Explain how race impacts the social institution. 2. Identify a form of race inequality associated with the social institution and use theoretical perspectives to explain the social behaviors that perpetuate the inequality. 3. Suggest measures for the social institution to implement to help alleviate the racial inequality you identified. Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your analysis and conclusion. Additionally, you will need to include statistical data of the expression of stratification regarding Race within the social institution. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Topic 5 DQ 1 Description: Describe the difference between racial stigma and racial stereotyping. Provide an example of each. How do these practices contribute to racial tension in our society? Explain.

Topic 5 DQ 2 Description: Identify your position on affirmative action explaining through your personal alignment with a theoretical perspective. Provide an example of where you see this occurring. Where and how is affirmative action demonstrated in your work setting, school setting, and community?

Topic 5 Participation Description: NA

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Topic 6: Social Stratification/Inequality and Gender-Part I

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Objectives: 1. Explain theoretical perspectives on the inequality of gender. 2. Explain how gender roles are socially constructed to maintain gender inequality. 3. Identify forms of inequality of gender.

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Study Materials

Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes Description: Read Chapter 11 in Social Inequality: Patterns and Processes.

American Women Have It Wrong Description: Read “American Women Have It Wrong," by Spar, from Newsweek (2012).

Studies in Social Inequality Description: Read Part IV of Studies in Social Inequality: New Gilded Age: The Critical Inequality Debates of Our Time, by Grusky & Kricheli-Katz (Eds.). (2012).

Cohort Changes in the Socio-Demographic Determinants of Gender Egalitarianism Description: Read “Cohort Changes in the Socio-Demographic Determinants of Gender Egalitarianism," by Pampel, from Social Forces (2011).

The Use (and Misuse) of the Same-Actor Inference in Family Responsibilities Discrimination Litigation Description: Read “The Use (and Misuse) of the Same-Actor Inference in Family Responsibilities Discrimination Litigation: Lessons from Social Psychology on Flexibility Stigma," by Miller, from WilliamMitchell Law Review (2015).

The Evolution of Occupational Segregation in the United States, 1940-2010 Description: Read “The Evolution of Occupational Segregation in the United States, 1940-2010: Gains and Losses of Gender-Race/Ethnicity Groups," by Río & Alonso-Villar, from Demography (2015).

Emerging Intersections

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Description: Read Chapter 4, 7, and 10 of Emerging Intersections: Race, Class, and G...