Outline and assess the functionalists’ theory of social inequalities The Functionalist theory believes that Social stratification‚ including age inequality‚ is necessary for the functioning of a healthy society. Their perspective of social inequality is the belief that "inequality is not only inevitable but also necessary for the smooth functioning of society’. Functionalists believe that Age has become more important in modern society; age provides the function of social integration leading to
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Name: Geraldine Ramirez Date: 5/06/13 Women’s Movement Notebook Topic: Inequality Write your response to the following topic below. Your response should consist of at least 5 paragraphs in which you state your thesis‚ provide at least 3 supporting reasons for your opinion‚ and summarize your position on the topic. Illustrate and discuss attitudes concerning male/female inequalities and the resulting gender standards and rights‚ such as jobs‚ pay‚ leadership‚ and education. Women’s rights
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distinguishing people by their gender‚ in order to avoid discrimination arising from the impression that there are social roles for which one gender is more suited than the other. A common example occurs in the opposition to gender-specific job titles such as stewardess and policeman in favor of terms that do not convey gender such as flight attendant and police officer. Grammatically‚ gender-neutral language (such as gender neutrality in English) is exemplified by the use of a gender-neutral pronoun‚ although
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a major theme in contemporary identity informed through the help of feminism and other major groups. The term is related to but distinct from “sex” (used to refer both to the physical distinction between men and women and sexual intercourse) and “gender” (the social and cultural distinctions between men and women). Sexuality is used to refer to “erotic desires‚ practices and identities” or “aspects of personal and social life which have erotic significance” (Weeks‚ 1985). Debates on sexuality in
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exploitation‚ and destruction. The differences in race and religion were used to justify the immense social inequality‚ especially between European explorers and the native peoples that were being conquered. Additionally‚ European avarice for riches and resources motivated the economic inequality that pervaded this time period. As with any civilization‚ inequalities breed unrest‚ which‚ in turn‚ brings change. The responses to the inequalities of the Age of Discovery varied greatly‚ depending on the
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You can not put on the news without seeing at least one story about social inequality or injustice. This issue is not limited to America‚ it is a problem facing the entire world. Social inequity is a global problem making it extremely important to raise awareness of the topic. Inequities such as racism and sexism impact teenagers in America‚ but authors effects on readers using various genres of literature can be used as a tool to promote tolerance and reduce the effects of inequities. Racism and
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town Tom did not rape or beat Mayella‚ but Tom did not win the case due to his race. Mayella was one of the poorest people in Maycomb and part of the lower class. For this reason‚ I do believe that Mayella is powerful due to her class‚ race‚ and gender. Gender in To Kill A Mockingbird had a lot to do with how Mayella was treated. Mayella being a girl‚ was in charge of all the housework‚ and taking care of her siblings. For this reason‚ Mayella hired Tom to help her with the work since she was so busy
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African-Americans illustrate a direct and perpetual view of racial inequality throughout history on a more extreme
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Religion in Pompeii and Herculaneum was polytheistic‚ meaning that the civilisation believed and worshipped spirits of the Gods. Religion was an active part of everyday life of the citizens of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the worship of offerings was performed in order to keep the Gods satisfied‚ to ensure the prosperity and safety of all aspects of ones life‚ and ones family. However‚ there was a vast selection of different religions available to the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum‚ ranging from
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“Gender” and the Importance of “The Social Construction of Gender.” Gender is an individual ’s natural sense of themselves existing as a male or female‚ which may hold opposing views from their biological sex. I believe sex and gender are two terms used interchangeably. Sex implies the biological characteristics among females and males. Whereas gender implies the social qualities connected with being a female or male. As Lorber states‚ “I am arguing that bodies differ physiologically‚ but they
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