Transcript Functionalist Perspective

Conflict Perspective
Occupy Wall Street Protests
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgr3DiqWYCI
Economics and Social Class
Today:
• Economic systems
• How to land a job
• Economic sectors
• Social Class
"I've always believed that if you
put in the work, the results will
come. I don't do things halfheartedly because I know if I do,
then I can expect half-hearted
results.“-Michael Jordan
Test 3 Results MW
A
+25-23
points
B
22-20
points
C
19-18
points
17 students 12 students 8 students
*Perfect scores (+25/25): 5 students
Class average = 81%
D
17-15
points
F
14 or less
points
3 students 2 students
Test 3 Results TTH
A
+25-23
points
B
22-20
points
C
19-18
points
22 students 16 students 5 students
*Perfect scores (25/25): 7 students
Class average = 83%
D
17-15
points
F
14 or less
points
3 students 3 students
Research Paper MW
A
15-14
points
B
13-12
points
C
11
points
12 students 14 students 6 students
D
10-9
points
F
8 or less
points
6 students 1 student
*Perfect scores (15/15)= 5 students
Papers were graded based on the scoring guide provided
Economy
Economy
Everything involved in the
production and distribution of
goods and services
Socialism and Capitalism
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Socialism – spread the wealth/resources evenly
means of producing goods and services are collectively
owned
Socialism and Capitalism
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Capitalism – competition for wealth
private individuals/groups invest $
to produce goods and services
to sell for a profit
Socialism vs. Capitalism
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Socialism – spread the
wealth/resources evenly
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Capitalism –
competition for wealth
Unemployment
lack a job
available for work
actively seeking work
Unemployment Map
United States Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment rate United States: 5.5%
Unemployment rate California: 7.1 %
Minimum wage average United States: $7.25/hour
Minimum wage California: $9.00/hour ($10 in 2016, possibly $15)
http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm#Wyoming
Underemployment
• hold jobs more appropriate for someone with fewer skills
• hold part-time jobs only because they can’t find full-time
jobs
Tips On How to Land a Job
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Tips from Alexis Kahle
Human Resources Manager
M.A. Organizational Management
Antioch University-Los Angeles
Bachelor’s Psychology UCLA
Tips in 3 Areas
1. Make a good first impression
2. Network
3. Prep for your interview
Make a Good First Impression
• Professional resume
– Proofread!
– Use keywords
– Include accurate contact
information
• Professional email address
• Assess your outgoing message
or ring tone
Network
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Join professional organizations
Create a LinkedIn profile, find other websites
Tell people you’re looking
Get feedback
Preparing for Your First Interview
Professional Presentation
– Come prepared
(research common questions, names, location)
– Be on time!!!
– Go the extra step
– Confidence
but not arrogance
– SMILE
– Attire
Attire
When in doubt:
• Be conservative: hair,
shoes, nails
• Avoid perfume/
cologne
• Small briefcase or
folder
• Minimal
accessories/jewelry
• Minimal makeup
• Wear a suit
• Leave cell phone in car
The Interview
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Know your strengths and weaknesses
Answer with specific examples!!!
Research the company
Pay attention to names
Imagine you have an
interview with the
company/organization
you would love to
work at…
10 Most Common Interview Questions
What is the best way
1. Tell me about yourself
to answer these?
2. Why do you want to work for us?
Discuss with 1-3
3. Tell me about your strengths.
partners
4. What are your weaknesses?
5. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult
customer client/customer/patient/employee.
6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they
say about you?
7. Why did you leave your last job?
8. What sets you apart from other candidates?
9. What salary range are you looking for?
10. What questions do you have for us?
10 Most Common Interview Questions
Look up common
1. Tell me about yourself
interview questions
2. Why do you want to work for us?
for YOUR field
3. Tell me about your strengths.
4. What are your weaknesses?
5. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult
customer client/customer/patient/employee.
6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they
say about you?
7. Why did you leave your last job?
8. What sets you apart from other candidates?
9. What salary range are you looking for?
10. What questions do you have for us?
End of Interview Tips...
• Prepare questions
• Practice your handshake
• Always send a thank you
note
Most common mistakes
1. Talking too much or too little
Most common interview mistakes
2. Negativity
Most common mistakes
3. Lies
Previous salary
GPA
Degree
Felonies
Most common mistakes
4. Not paying attention
Most common mistakes
5. Brining in a drink
Most common interview mistakes
6. Errors in resume or cover letter (typos, spelling,
grammar, names and titles)
Most common interview mistakes
7. Dressing inappropriately
Most common interview mistakes
8. Knowing nothing about the company
Most common interview mistakes
9. Relying only on the internet
Other success tips
1. Get experience!
• Volunteer, Intern
• Request a shadow session
• Part-time job in related field
2. Think about the
career 1st, major 2nd
3. Mock interview
4. Create a strong reputation with contacts
5. Travel abroad if possible
6. Read a book and discuss it
3 Sectors of Economy
Tertiary
Services
Banks, education, health
Secondary
Production of raw materials
for sale
Crafts, construction
Primary
Basic production, extract raw materials
Farming, fishing, mining
Tertiary
Services
Banks, education,
health
Secondary
Production raw
materials for sale
Crafts, construction,
Primary
Basic production, extract raw
materials
Farming, fishing, mining
Changing Labor Forces in the United States
Social Stratification
Theories
Extra Credit Options on Website
• All extra credit due Wednesday May 6th
• Must be typed and handed in, not e-mailed
• Article reflection due Wednesday April 29th
What is social stratification?
• Institutionalized pattern of
inequality
• Some people get more
access to resources than
others
• Reflecting inequalities in
life chances
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Poverty persists because it performs some positive
function
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Sociologist Kingsley Davis and Wilber Moore (1945) highly criticized view:
Provides society with people willing to do less desirable
jobs
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Sociologists Kingsley Davis and Wilber Moore (1945) highly criticized view
Poverty discourages people from neglecting their social
duties
Functionalist
Perspective
• Criticized because
not all careers are
rewarded for their
value in society
Conflict Perspective
• Ruling class controls the economic system for its own
benefit
• Exploits and oppresses the masses
Causes of Poverty
Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Culture of poverty:
viewing problematic behaviors
as normal
(selling drugs,
dropping out of school,
not having a job)
Causes of Poverty
Interactionist Perspective- 1st view
People get used to living in
poverty
Have difficulty changing
the situation
Criticized because it seems
to “blame the victim”
Symbolic
Interactionist Perspective 2nd view
Labels of poor:
View of wealthy:
•low morals
•irresponsible
•lazy
•low motivation
•low ability
•motivated
•hardworking
•capable
•deserving of wealth
•evil, greedy, undeserving
The American Dream-Rags to Riches
“America is the land of opportunities, anyone who
works hard enough can achieve anything and
accomplish any goal.”
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Why?
How has U.S. policy influenced social
stratification?
View: The Way We Live. Ups and Downs of
Social Stratification
Story of Gloria
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Socialism – spread the
wealth/resources evenly
1:22-6:03
5:15-17:30
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Capitalism –
competition for wealth
The American Dream-Rags to Riches
Horatio Alger myth: belief that due to limitless possibilities
anyone can get ahead if he or she tries hard enough
What is social class?
Max Weber: people who rank closely to one another in terms of:
class/wealth
Property and
income minus
debt
1864-1920
power
Ability to get
others to do
what you want
prestige
Level of
respect an
individual or
their position
demands
Status consistent vs. Status inconsistent
Rank equally on all = Status Consistent
Status inconsistent =not equal on all 3 measures of class
class/wealth
power
prestige
Property and income Ability to get others Level of respect an
minus debt
to do what you want individual or their
position demand
What is social class?
• Karl Marx: a system of “haves” and “have-nots”
• based on the means of production
• 2 classes: bourgeoisie and proletariat
Lawyer who works for a firm and
clients
1818 –1883
Independent cab driver who owns
his taxi
*Bourgeois= adjective
C. Wright Mills
Power Elite
Key people in three major institutions of modern society:
government
1916-1962
military
economy
Power Elite
• Small group of people who control a high amount of wealth
and access to decision-making of global consequence
Which explanation of poverty applies best to
today’s economic crisis?
a. Symbolic Interactionist A: people get accustomed to living in
poverty and therefore have difficulty changing the situation
b. Symbolic Interactionist B: people in poverty get labeled as lazy
and lose out on opportunities due to the label
c. Structural Functionalist: poverty is a functional in society, it
motivates people to seek higher rewards
d. Conflict Theory: The masses are exploited by the few who have
money and power
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Next Class: Health-Read article on website College
Students’ Health
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
1. bad
economy
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
2. bad
schools
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
3. family
breakdown
Causes of Poverty
Functionalist Perspective
Major institutions in society not functioning properly
4. problems
with
government
assistance