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Chapter 7 Vocab
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Sociology
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07/18/2013

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Social Stratification
Definition
arrangement of society into layers on basis of distribution of resources, power, and prestige
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Truly Disadvantaged
Definition
people who mainly live in the inner city and are trapped usually in a cycle of crime, welfare dependency, no job and unstable family life
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Ideology
Definition
pattern of beliefs that legitimize a societal arrangement
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Esteem
Definition
honor to an individual from filling a position
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Intergenerational Mobility
Definition
upward/downward movement in socioeconomic status of kids compared to parents
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Class Consistency
Definition
similar traits that define class strata
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Culture of Poverty
Definition
set of norms and values helping the poor adjust to their situation
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Prestige
Definition
honor associated with an occupation or position
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Class Consciousness
Definition
awareness by members of a social class that it is being oppressed and everyone has the same fate
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Socioeconomic Status
Definition
a person's ranking through education, occupation, or income
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