Big Ideas

Question 1

Types of Capital by Pierre Bourdieu

Answer 1

1. Economic
2. Cultural
3. Social
4. Symbolic

Question 2

Conditions for a social movements

Answer 2

1. A group of people who feel marginalized and deprived
2. People to join and do ‘work’ for a cause
3. A society structured such that protests are allowed

Question 3

Max Weber class stratification

Answer 3

1. Class (Economic)
2. Status (Prestige)
3. Power (Party)

Question 4

5 Points of Credentialism

Answer 4

1. Cultural Acquisition
2. Evidence to perform in specialized job
3. Demonstrate social standing
4. A degree makes you middle class
5. Serves as access/barrier to job market

Question 5

How do we measure social class?

Answer 5

1. Wealth
2. Cultural Norms
3. Expectations
4. Self-identification