Discussion

https://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]:TrIRM88K@5/Introduction-to-Sociology

1. Read section 8.1. What is 'technological inequality' and how have you seen this inequality play out in your own life? (10 points)

2. Read section 8.3. What have been some global implications of technology and the role it's had in society? Be specific. Look at section 8.4. Which theoretical perspective do you most align yourself with regarding perspectives on media & technology? (15 points)

1. Read section 9.4 on "Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification". Which perspective do you most identify with regarding social stratification & inequality (functionalism, conflict, or symbolic interactionist)? Why? (10 pts)

2. In your personal opinion along with facts, is the American dream available to all people? Why or Why not? Look at section 9.2 in our text. Which class would you say you are a part of (upper-class, middle-class, or lower-class)? Why?