Soc Day 20 - The American Dream?

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

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up the American dream hand-out.  Take a few minutes to answer the questions.  Then, we'll continue with notes on the theoretical perspectives on stratification.    We'll spend the next segment of class discussing "What's So Great About America?" and the American dream.  Finally, I'll introduce your next project, "Songs of Stratification."

Homework:

• TODAY  - "What's So Great About America?" reading due (be ready to discuss)
• Friday, February 28 - Social Classes quiz (study guide on Moodle)
• Monday, March 3 - "Songs of Stratification" due IN CLASS

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A recent look at poverty & hunger (PBS, 2/18/2014)