Sociology: 14

Structured social inequality or, more specifically, systematic inequalities between groups of people that arise as intended or unintended consequences of social processes and relationships--Unequal distribution of wealth, power etc. --STRUCTURED/built into social systems

A condition whereby no differences in wealth, power, prestige, or status based on nonnatural conventions exists

A form of wealth that can be stored for the future

A 2-directional relationship, one that goes both ways

The notion that everyone is created equal in the eyes of gods. goal is equal respect and status within the culture

The idea that inequality of condition is acceptable so long as the rules of the game, so to speak, remain fair and everyone has same opportunities fo advancement and are judged by same standards

Society of commerce (modern capitalist society) in which the maximization of profit is the primary business incentive

The idea that everyone should have an equal starting point or "level playing feild" -- Goals may include increasing diversity and using affirmative action

A postion that argues each player must end up with the same amount regardless of the fairness of the game

The notion that when more than one person is responsible for getting something done, the incentive is for each individual to shirk responsibility and hope others will pull the extra weight

Politically based system of stratification characterized by limited social mobility that is best exemplified in the social organization of feudal europe and the pre-civil war

Religion-based system of stratification characterized by no social mobility. The varna system in india is the most common example today.

Economically based system of stratification characterized by relative catergorization based on roles in the production process rather than individual characteristics and somewhat loose social mobility

The working class

The capitalist class / employing class