Global+Stratification

=**Chapter 9: Global Stratification**= http://wps.ablongman.com/ab_henslin_sociology_8/43/11211/2870223.cw/index.html




 * What Determines Social Class?** pp. 236-241
 * Pay attention to the lexicon used by Marxists here, i.e. means of production, bourgeoisie, proletariat, lumpenproletariat, class consciousness, and false class consciousness.
 * Be sure you know Max Weber's three P's (see above).
 * Why Is Social Stratification Universal?**
 * Two perspectives are given here:
 * The Functionalist perspective, and
 * The Class Conflict perspective.
 * Activity #1: [[file:ActivitySocialClassStereotypes.doc]]
 * Homework**
 * Read pp. 244 "Global Stratification" to 256.
 * This is really about going back to world history and imperialism. Be sure to note that several theories exist as to why some nations will experience poverty while others are rich, see world systems theory.
 * There is no worksheet for this, but do be prepared to discuss what you have read.