Soc 262 Wk 2 Discussion Theories Of Inequality And Social Institutions

Submit a total of 3 substantive posts over at least 2 separate days for full participation credit. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students or myself. This is a minimum amount, if you want to submit more please feel free! The posts required are: 175-word Response Due by Thursday night In our discussion last week, we considered the many societal groups we belong to and how those groups and others, at both the micro- and macro-level, contribute to a complex society. Not all groups are perceived or treated equally in our society. Like other social issues, inequality can be explored with sociological theory. As you prepare for this discussion, have in mind a social situation in the U.S. where inequality plays a role. Put on your ‘sociologist hat’ and consider the sociological theories we talked about last week as you approach these questions. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: • Summarize the situation where inequality appears. Do you consider this a micro- or macro-level social issue? • Which institutions or groups are negatively affected by the inequality? • Which social institutions or groups are involved in creating or promoting this inequality? Provide some examples. • What sociological theory or theories might be used to help generate solutions to this inequality?