Discussion 5
What are the most pertinent measures (index) of class position? Why? Choose one example of inequality between groups (Racial inequality- Gender inequality, Sexual inequality) and explain how it can affect individuals and groups’ positions and statuses in the social hierarchy (social ladder). Support your argument with one theoretical frame such as Marx’s or Weber’s theories of class. You can use your personal experience and your class position as an example. You may also focus your discussion more narrowly on a particular area (e.g., metro Atlanta, residential space), institution (e.g., the school system/ work), or set of racial/ethnic groups (e.g., whites and Hispanics).
What might be done to ameliorate intergroups interactions, and bridge the gap between different social classes in society?