In an effort to create a more equal society, would it be more effective to prioritize cultural or institutional change?

Marx famously said (and it is inscribed of his grave): “The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.” This final essay is designed to help you use the sociological tools you’ve developed this term to think about ways to improve society. Please write an essay, 3-4 pages in length, in which you:
Choose to examine one of the following master statuses: Class, Race or Gender.
Drawing from and citing our readings, define cultural oppression in your own words.
Describe at least one form of cultural oppression as it relates to the master status you chose. For example, if you chose gender, you might explore how a common cultural belief reinforces or normalizes patriarchy.
Drawing from and citing our readings, define institutional oppression in your own words.
Describe at least one form of institutional oppression as it relates to the master status you chose. For example, if you chose race, you might explore how a specific institution reinforces racial inequality.
Address the following question: In an effort to create a more equal society, would it be more effective to prioritize cultural or institutional change? Please identify one example of what this might look like.

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