What are some of the myths and realities about class structure in the US, social Mobility, and poverty?

*Throughout history there have been multiple social issues centered around themes involving Social Stratification and Inequity. I would like us to be thoughtful of this as we respond to these discussion questions. Think of some of these issues as you think and prepare for your own Social Issues Task Force Presentation

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Why is there inequality? Can you name and discuss some of the possible reasons/explanations?
Drawing upon the discussion of stratification theories in your textbook, which theory do you feel best explains inequality: structural-functionalist, or conflict theory, or a combination of all, including Feminist Theory and Symbolic Interactionist Theory? Explain.
What are some of the myths and realities about class structure in the US, social Mobility, and poverty?
Define poverty; who are the poor; what causes poverty? Do you think these demographics are changing for the better or worse? Explain
Do you feel that we are losing our Middle-Class Structure? Explain Why is this important to the US, social mobility, and poverty within the US.
Are there any comparisons on a global level? Explain? How does global stratification impact US stratification, policies, economy, etc?

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