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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Soc Day 17

Objective:  Analyze the impact of stratification and social class on society.

Task: We'll begin class with some notes on the working class.  Then, we'll have our discussion circles on "Nickel-and-Dimed" and "Moving Up from the Working Class."  Next, you'll participate in an activity to see how you would survive on a minimum wage salary.  Finally, I'll introduce your next project, "Songs of Stratification."

Homework:
  • TODAY - Article discussion for "Nickel-and-Dimed"
  • TODAY - Article discussion for "Moving Up from the Working Class"
  • Wednesday, May 1 - Article discussion for "The US Upper Class"
  • Thursday, May 2 - Article discussion for "The Uses of Global Poverty" 
  • Tuesday, May 7 - "Songs of Stratification" due
Resources for class discussion:
Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class



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