• Unit 3 Discussion and Assessment

    • Unit 3 Discussion URL

      After reviewing the unit materials and completing the assessments, please post and respond to the following topics on the course discussion board. Feel free to start your own related posts and respond to other students' postings as well. If you haven't done so already, you will need to create a free account at the link above to participate in the discussions.

      1. Apply functionalist, conflict theory, and interactionist perspectives to social stratification. How are they different? Which one do YOU think is most beneficial when studying social stratification? Why?
      2. Explain the differences between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Provide examples for each.
      3. Due to the current racial stratification in the U.S., how might race or ethnicity affect access to valuable resources like education or health care?
      4. What is the difference between sex and gender? How, as sociologists, might we explain the social construction of gender?
      5. Discuss various attitudes associated with sex and sexuality. How have these attitudes changed over the past several decades? Have we reached a point of equality? Provide some examples to support your argument.
      6. Regarding the elderly population in America, what are some special concerns this population is facing?
      7. What are the differences between the biological, social, and psychological changes associated with the aging process?

    • Unit 3 Assessment Quiz

      Take this assessment to check your understanding of the materials presented in this unit.

      Notes:

      • There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
      • This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
      • You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.