This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What were the four social classes identified by Erik Wright? What will be an ideal ... (Read 119 times)

kellyjaisingh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
What were the four social classes identified by Erik Wright?
 
  What will be an ideal response

Question 2

Why does sudden wealth, such as that experienced by winning a multimillion-dollar lottery jackpot, create anomie?
 
  What will be an ideal response



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jxjsniuniu

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

(1 ) capitalists;
(2 ) petty bourgeoisie;
(3 ) managers;
(4 ) workers

Answer to Question 2

It creates status inconsistency for the recipient, usually due to now being among the wealthy but lacking the level of education or heritage of wealth that usually accompanies it. In addition, one's social network will still be composed of the non-wealthy who will be envious, jealous, and looking for assistance from the fortunate lotto winner.





 

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library