Lecture 6 Flashcards

(8 cards)

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What is inequality?

A

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among individuals

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What is social class?

A

A persons economic positioning,
People with similar income and wealth rank close to one another.

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What is status?

A

Prestige attached to a persons position in society.

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What is power?

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Ability to get others to do what u want.

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5
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What is status consistency?

A

Similar positions accompanied by similar rankings on all three dimensions ( class, status and power)

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6
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What is status inconsistency?

A

Your ranking in one dimension Diffrent from your ranking in another dimension. I.e celebrities or athletes.

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What is income?

A

Amount of money a person earns measured yearly.

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What is wealth?

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Total amount of a persons financial assets.
Ex net worth

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