Social Inequality among Human Beings
LESSON D: SOCIAL INEQUALITY
I. What is the lesson all about? |
This lesson will provide you nature, information and different issues regarding social inequality. As you go over with this module, you will come up with realizations and reflections such as its causes and implications to the society. You will also realize later what possible actions you will push through to be a catalyst of change.
Specifically, this will focus on the following: a. Social Differentiation and Stratification; b. Global and Gender Stratification; c. Racial and Ethnic Differentiation; and d. Aging and the Elderly.
II. What do you expect to gain from the lesson? |
After reading the Social Inequality, you are likely to broaden your knowledge and understanding on its issues and concerns. You are also expected to have rigorous and deeper analysis and evaluation on the problems and trends which affects the modern society. Specifically, you shall have attained the ability to: 1. Define concepts on social inequality; 2. Differentiate the issues in terms of various sociological/ theoretical perspectives; 3. Trace the reasons behind the existence of social inequality; 4. Cite the advantages and disadvantages of social inequality that exist in our society; 5. Explain the possible solutions on how to minimize or lessen inequality; and 6. Appreciate your present standing or position in any social institution you belong.
III. How will you know that you have gained what are expected? |
Answer and react to the following statements. Check your answer and rate yourself. If the rating is 75% and above, proceed to the next lesson; if your rating is lower than 75%, consult your Professor.
1. Social Differentiation and Stratification; Rating a. What is social differentiation and stratification? 15% b. How would you enumerate and describe its different forms? 15% 2. Global and
I. What is the lesson all about? |
This lesson will provide you nature, information and different issues regarding social inequality. As you go over with this module, you will come up with realizations and reflections such as its causes and implications to the society. You will also realize later what possible actions you will push through to be a catalyst of change.
Specifically, this will focus on the following: a. Social Differentiation and Stratification; b. Global and Gender Stratification; c. Racial and Ethnic Differentiation; and d. Aging and the Elderly.
II. What do you expect to gain from the lesson? |
After reading the Social Inequality, you are likely to broaden your knowledge and understanding on its issues and concerns. You are also expected to have rigorous and deeper analysis and evaluation on the problems and trends which affects the modern society. Specifically, you shall have attained the ability to: 1. Define concepts on social inequality; 2. Differentiate the issues in terms of various sociological/ theoretical perspectives; 3. Trace the reasons behind the existence of social inequality; 4. Cite the advantages and disadvantages of social inequality that exist in our society; 5. Explain the possible solutions on how to minimize or lessen inequality; and 6. Appreciate your present standing or position in any social institution you belong.
III. How will you know that you have gained what are expected? |
Answer and react to the following statements. Check your answer and rate yourself. If the rating is 75% and above, proceed to the next lesson; if your rating is lower than 75%, consult your Professor.
1. Social Differentiation and Stratification; Rating a. What is social differentiation and stratification? 15% b. How would you enumerate and describe its different forms? 15% 2. Global and