Who's+Popular,+Who's+Not?



= Who's Popular, Who's Not? =

After reading this selection on page 253 use the Who's Popular - Perspectives discussion page in Schoology to answer the following question: (If you do not have your book use this link to access the online edition.

Which of the three major theoretical perspectives best explains the stratification structure described in this feature? Give reasons for your choice. Not sure? Check out Section 2 in Chapter 8, pages 250-252.


 * THEN .....**

After reading through your classmates' responses to the first question, use what you've learned to begin a discussion about stratification in our school. You may use questions below to get you started or come up with your own idea. You are required to __post your answer__ to one of these questions Who's Popular - Reflection discussion. In addition, you must __respond to at least two__ of your classmates' posts.
 * Why do you think there is stratification?
 * Where does it start? With students? With teachers? With administrators?
 * Do parents have any influence on the stratification system? If so, what influence do they have?
 * How could you go about developing a plan to abolish stratification in our school? Where would you start? With students? With teachers? With administrators?
 * If you could develop a plan to rid the school of stratification do you think it would really work? Why or why not?

As you examine the stratification system here, remember that a sociologist's job is not to judge, but to observe and record.