Sociology – 5/24/2016
I. Bellwork:
- What social class do you feel that you belong? Explain the criteria you used to make your decision.
II. Objectives:
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
- Examine and critique social classes in the U.S.
- Identify the types of social mobility and the forces that help and hinder them.
III. Notebook/Discussion
- Brace Map: Ways to determine social class & shortcomings
- Tree Map: Social Classes in the United States related to Occupation
- Is America Dreaming?: Understanding Social Mobility
IV. Classwork Q&A
A, Page 192 Vocabulary (8)
B. Page 196 1 & 2 Q&A
C. Additional Questions
3. Provide an example of horizontal mobility.
4. List 3 structured causes of upward mobility
5. List 3 personal factors associated with downward mobility.
6. Explain how technology and economic changes influence downward mobility.
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