Posted: March 7th, 2016

Discuss the intersection of class, race and gender as it relates to social mobility

1. Discuss the intersection of class, race and gender as it relates to social mobility. Give examples to support your answer.

2. Compare and contrast the stratification impact of colonialism and neocolonialism on societies. Give examples to support your answer.
3. Discuss how stratification within the United States compares with that of other nations. What factors appear to be consistent within all nations?

4. Discuss how economical relations between Mexico and US have contributed to the stratification of both nations. Do you predict that our diplomatic relations within Mexico will grow stronger or weaker?

5. Define the differences and similarities between racial groups and ethic groups. Give some examples to illustrate your answer.

6. Define the terms prejudice and discrimination and give examples to illustrate your definitions.

7. Define the terms amalgamation, assimilation, segregation, and pluralism and give some examples to illustrate your answer.
8. Discuss the various barriers that can impede the assimilation process for Latinos in the US