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Max Weber on Life Chances and Class Situation
Explain Max Weber's concept of life chances—the probabilistic opportunities an individual has to gain access to economic and cultural goods.
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Foundations of Social Stratification and Class
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Analyze foundational systems of social stratification, measures of socioeconomic status, social class structures, and mechanisms of social mobility.
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SS.Soc.5.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesExplain the social construction of self and groups and their impact on the life chances of individuals.
SS.Soc.6.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze the impact of stratification and inequality on groups and the individuals within them.