Reference no: EM133194951 , Length: Wrod Count: 250 words
Problem: Social Class Essay
Social class is an important concept in sociology and critical to our understanding of how economic and cultural resources affect our lived experiences.
Required Preparation:
1. Attend or review the Keiser Live! lecture on social class
2. Read this assigned material on social class from the textbook (and/or PPT and Lecture notes)
3. Watch the "Social Class in America" video
Task:
Based on what you learned by reading/watching the required material described above, write a 250+ word essay to address the following questions:
1. What did you think of the readings and video on social class?
2. Was there anything you found particularly interesting or unusual in what you've learned?
3. Why would the knowledge of social class characteristics be helpful to those in law enforcement, legal services, or social services?
Textbook: Palen, J. John. (2019). "The Urban World," (11th ed.). NY: Oxford University Press.