Author Question: In the context of consequences of inequality, discuss how your family's social class influenced the ... (Read 34 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

In the context of consequences of inequality, discuss how your family's social class influenced the following areas of your life when growing up: physical health, mental health, and education.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Utilizing sociologist Dennis Gilbert's model of the United States class structure, locate where you are currently or locate where you aspire to be.

What will be an ideal response?

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Discuss the
type of health care that was available.
Describe how good health and nutrition are tied to income and wealth.
Describe the type of housing/neighborhood that you were raised in and how it
influenced your life.
Identify the type of education that you received (public/private and quality of the
schooling) and how it influenced your life.

Answer to Question 2

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Identify the
specific class you are currently in.
Describe your current education level.
Discuss your current occupation. Indicate your current income level
Summarize how you got to your current social class standing.
Identify the specific class you aspire to be in.
Describe your education goals. Discuss your occupational goals.
Summarize how you plan to get to your aspired social class.