Sociology Studies - Social Inequality - Revised
Gain a better understanding of social stratification and its effects on modern societies, with this free online course.
Description
This free sociology course will first discuss the meaning of social stratification. You will study the different sociological models of global stratification and learn how it can help identify worldwide inequalities. You will then examine theoretical perspectives on social stratification and learn how different classification systems have developed. The course will also discuss the World Bank’s classification of economies and the economic situation of some of the world’s most impoverished areas. You will then study modernization and dependency theory perspectives on global stratification.
Next, the course will cover the difference between race and ethnicity and between sex and gender. You will also learn about stereotypes including prejudice, discrimination, and racism. The course will also discuss gender identity including transgender, transsexual, and homosexual identities. You will look into the role of homophobia and heterosexism in society, the influence of socialization on gender roles in the United States, and sexual inequality in various societies. Finally, you will study the concept of universal access to education and be guided through the Theoretical Perspectives on Education.
We live in a world where resources are unequally distributed among individuals and groups based on their position in a social hierarchy. This Sociology Studies - Social Inequality course is designed to teach you in a clear and simple manner about inequality in society and how it can cause problems for particular groups. By the end of the course, you will have a much stronger perspective on how inequality affects one's life chances, lifestyle, and prestige, and even their health. This is powerful, and meaningful, knowledge, and all for free.
Modules
Social Stratification In The United States
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Social Stratification In The United States - Learning Outcomes
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What Is Social Stratification?
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Social Stratification And Mobility In The United States
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Global Stratification And Inequality
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Theoretical Perspectives On Social Stratification
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Social Stratification in the United States - Lesson Summary
Global Inequality
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Global Inequality - Learning Outcomes
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Global Stratification And Classification
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Global Wealth And Poverty
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Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
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Global Inequality - Lesson Summary
Inequality In Race And Ethnicity
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Inequality In Race And Ethnicity - Learning Outcomes
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Racial, Ethnic, And Minority Groups
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Stereotypes, Prejudice, And Discrimination
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Theories Of Race And Ethnicity
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Intergroup Relationships
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Inequality In Race And Ethnicity - Lesson Summary
Inequality In Gender, Sex, And Sexuality
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Inequality In Gender, Sex, And Sexuality - Learning Outcomes
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The Difference Between Sex And Gender
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Gender
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Theoretical Perspectives On Gender
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Sex And Sexuality
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Theoretical Perspectives On Sex And Sexuality
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Inequality In Gender, Sex, And Sexuality - Lesson Summary
Inequality In Education
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Inequality In Education - Learning Outcomes
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Education Around The World
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Theoretical Perspectives On Education
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Inequality In Education - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Differentiate between open and closed stratification systems;
- Distinguish between caste and class systems;
- Describe different sociological models for understanding global stratification;
- Describe how studies of global stratification identify worldwide inequalities;
- Describe the differences between relative, absolute, and subjective poverty;
- Describe the economic situation of some of the world &most impoverished areas;
- Define a majority group and a minority group;
- Explain the difference between stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism;
- Identify different types of discrimination;
- Define and discuss what is meant by gender identity;
- Discuss the role of homophobia and heterosexism in society;
Certification
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