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The focus of chapter 8 is that of social stratification. Sociologists would normally show that stratification exists in all societies while anthropologists make quite clear distinctions ...

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Readings:

Ember & Ember
  • Chapter 7: Social Stratification

    Stearman

  • Chapter 4: Social Relations

Assignments:

  1. Quiz (Graded for 20 points. Due Friday )
  2. Write an essay about social stratification. 40 points. Post by next Friday

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In what ways did the missionaries import the idea of stratification to the yuqui? Refer to the Current Issues box titled "The Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor In the United States," (pages 148 and 149 of the text). At what time has wealth been the most concentrated? What historical factors lead to a decrease in the concentration of wealth? What effect did the creation of the minimum wage in 1938 seemingly have on the concentration of wealth?

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