Inequalities in Modern Society
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SummaryWhy are modern societies characterized by social, political and economical inequalities? In other words, why do modern societies arrange people in hierarchies of inequality based on wealth, status, power, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age and physical and mental abilities?
The modern world is characterized by many inequalities. There are two theories as to why social inequalities arose in modern societies, the integrated theory of social stratification and the exploitive theory of social stratification. The integrative theory suggests that social hierarchies are necessary for the smooth functioning of modern society. The exploitative theory suggests that hierarchies exist because one group of individuals seeks to take advantage of another for economical reasons.
Keywords: Racism, Homosexual, bisexual,transsexual, Klu Klux Klan.
The modern world is characterized by many inequalities. There are two theories as to why social inequalities arose in modern societies, the integrated theory of social stratification and the exploitive theory of social stratification. The integrative theory suggests that social hierarchies are necessary for the smooth functioning of modern society. The exploitative theory suggests that hierarchies exist because one group of individuals seeks to take advantage of another for economical reasons.
Keywords: Racism, Homosexual, bisexual,transsexual, Klu Klux Klan.
Table of Contents
- The modern world is characterized by many inequalities.
- As societies grow there is a greater need for food, housing, and clothing.
- Race, gender, sexual orientation and religion are all hierarchies of inequality.
- Until about thirty years ago, sexual orientation was not a big issue.
- Religion is a social inequality that will continue to plaque the United States.
- Although there may never be one religion accepted by all people, there will always be a religious divide amongst Americans.
- Mainstream America is very different than its smaller sub society.
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