Exam 2

Individualism

The principle of valuing individual rights and responsibilities over group goals.

Collectivism

The principle of prioritizing group goals and collective well-being over individual interests.

Feminization of Poverty

The increasing proportion of women living in poverty, often due to systemic inequalities.

False Consciousness

A term from Marxist theory where the working class fails to recognize their oppression and exploitation.

Davis and Moore

Sociologists who proposed that social stratification has beneficial functions for society.

Criticisms of Davis-Moore Theory

Critiques include the oversimplification of social stratification's benefits and failing to account for inequality.

Polarization in the Workforce

The growing divide between high-paying and low-paying jobs, leading to economic inequality.

Polarization in Politics

The increasing ideological distance between political parties leading to gridlock and division.

Wealth Distribution

The way in which wealth is spread across individuals or groups in society.

Income Distribution

How total income is distributed among the population within a society.

Social Mobility

The ability for individuals or families to move up or down the socioeconomic ladder.

Federal Minimum Wage Trends

Changes in the set minimum allowed wage for workers, influencing economic conditions and poverty levels.

Structural Inequality and Taxes

The way tax policies may perpetuate existing social and economic disparities.

Stratification of Socioeconomic Classes

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals based on wealth, income, education, and social status.

The 3 Ps

A concept (typically referring to Production, Property, and Power) attributed to sociological theory.