Welcome back, awesome fellow bloggers! :D I hope you had a great and FAT Thanksgiving... I know I did. Rule to live by: There's no such thing as too much turkey. The same rule applies to gravy, mashed potatoes, and cake.
Well, to get on with the topic! So what IS social stratification? Great question. It basically has to do with the differences of people due to age, class, race, and gender. It explains why inequality exists in our country. So let's start with one of the factors--class. We all know that 3 social classes differ greatly and they are basically the reason why there is inequality. It's all because of the economy and money. It's simple. If you're wealthy, you'll live in the high class and have more education and opportunities as opposed to those who are poor and even beyond the point of poverty-- the lower class.
Although some may not agree, I think that more important jobs such as a police officer should be paid more money and should receive a higher status than someone un-important to the country and its people. For example, should a doctor (one who cures diseases and makes the people healthier) be paid less than Paris Hilton? What does she do that helps contribute to the wellness of society? What is fair and equal about that?Also, another factor is race. Statistics show that Caucasian people (especially males) have more of an advantage than anybody else. A white male is more likely to be paid more than an African American in the United States. They have always had the higher status than any other race and receive more social rewards.
The same applies to males over females. It's sad and unfair, but true. A man gets paid more money than a woman doing the exact same job.
Well, that's social stratification for ya. Please tell me your opinion on this topic and on any of these factors discussed in the comment section below. THANK YOU!
Stay tuned for next week's blog, you guys! Have an AWESOME day and start putting up those CHRISTMAS lights :D Happy December First. :)
It really is sad that women capabilities are being underestimated, but we have come a long way reflecting on past women rights. Good job. Happy December First!
ReplyDeleteDarn those rich people! Society works in eerie ways & Paris just came from that old money ( I believe). Woman and man should all be equal !
ReplyDeleteGood job and my thanksgiving was great!Love the blog and yes people with a high job in society should be paid more because they do contribute a lot to our society. Men and women should also be equal.
ReplyDeleteSociety, just another place where those who contribute an equal amount are denounced due to the slightest detail.
ReplyDeleteHad a great thanksgiving thanks :) lol i love how you explained what exactly social stratification was. (Loved the picture)And I liked how you asked questions... Give a sense of you know what it is you're talking about. Nice job Denitsa :)
ReplyDeleteMY OPINION is the same as yours. I think the most important jobs should have the highest rewards. ~CAPITALISM~
ReplyDeleteFunny intro. I agree that there is a great distance between the poor and the rich. Although, it might seem unfair, the society we live in feeds on entertainment. thus its not how important the job is, but the prestige regarded to it.
ReplyDeleteI had a fine thanksgiving, no thanks for asking :)
ReplyDeleteNice blog overall, I can for sure say that Capitalism is great, and America is the best. WORD.
I agree with you on the money issue! And yeah! People wi different races DO face inequality!
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