Wealth Inequality (GRADED DISCUSSION)

Watch the following videos:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Describe the extent of income and wealth inequality in the USA today.
• Why has wealth inequality increased in the USA in the last 40 years?
• Is wealth inequality a social problem? Why?
• Are you using an objective or a subjective view of inequality?

Write 5 paragraphs of at least 100 words each answering the following questions:

1. Who are and ?
2. What social problems have Rios and Prieto studied?
3. Describe the research methodology used for their research paper about “mano dura-mano suave.”
4. What is the problem with “stop-and-frisk?” Summarize the findings of their study “Mano Suave-Mano Dura”
5. Was their methodology scientific? Why?

You must list all the sources consulted when preparing your answer, in or format.

You are required to use the following sources:

Rios, Victor M., Greg Prieto and Jonathan M. Ibarra (2020). “” in American Sociological Review, Vol 85(1) 58-75.

inks to an external site

Grading criteria:

• • • • Students can gain up to 5 points per paragraph written, and 5 points for the bibliography (list of sources consulted).
      • Each paragraph must answer one of the questions.
      • Each paragraph must demonstrate that the student completed the required readings and videos. Each paragraph must contain a direct reference or quotation to some of the required readings.
      • Each paragraph must be original, using student’s own work and ideas.
      • A complete list of used-sources must be included after the 5 paragraphs. Sources must be listed using or format.

Watch the following short video:

Read the following article:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Is the exploitation of workers a social problem? Why?
• Does Robert Reich use an objective or subjective view of the social problem? Explain your answer.
• Which sociological theory is he using to frame his arguments?
• Do you agree with him? Why?
• Your original answer to the questions must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have completed the required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Your answers must be original, use your own ideas and words. Do not copy from any website or written material from another person without professional citation.You must post your original answers first, in order to see other students’ answers.

The Gender Wage Gap (GRADED DISCUSSION)

Review the following sources:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Describe the extent of the gender wage gap in the USA.
• Why does the gender gap exist?
• Is the gender pay gap a social problem? Objective or subjective?
• Identify one mechanism to reduce the gender wage gap.

Write 5 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• What is the “racial wealth gap?” Describe the extend of racialized wealth inequality in the US.
• Is racialized wealth inequality a social problem in the USA? Why? Are you using an objective or subjective definition of a social problem?
• Explain the historical roots of the wealth inequality between African-Americans and White-Americans.
• How does racialized wealth inequality relate to other racial inequalities in the USA?
• Identify and explain 2 ways of reducing the racial wealth gap.

You must use a minimum of 3 of the following sources of information:

Wealth Inequality (GRADED DISCUSSION)

Watch the following videos:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Describe the extent of income and wealth inequality in the USA today.
• Why has wealth inequality increased in the USA in the last 40 years?
• Is wealth inequality a social problem? Why?
• Are you using an objective or a subjective view of inequality?

Write 5 paragraphs of at least 100 words each answering the following questions:

1. Who are and ?
2. What social problems have Rios and Prieto studied?
3. Describe the research methodology used for their research paper about “mano dura-mano suave.”
4. What is the problem with “stop-and-frisk?” Summarize the findings of their study “Mano Suave-Mano Dura”
5. Was their methodology scientific? Why?

You must list all the sources consulted when preparing your answer, in or format.

You are required to use the following sources:

Rios, Victor M., Greg Prieto and Jonathan M. Ibarra (2020). “” in American Sociological Review, Vol 85(1) 58-75.

inks to an external site

Grading criteria:

• • • • Students can gain up to 5 points per paragraph written, and 5 points for the bibliography (list of sources consulted).
      • Each paragraph must answer one of the questions.
      • Each paragraph must demonstrate that the student completed the required readings and videos. Each paragraph must contain a direct reference or quotation to some of the required readings.
      • Each paragraph must be original, using student’s own work and ideas.
      • A complete list of used-sources must be included after the 5 paragraphs. Sources must be listed using or format.

Watch the following short video:

Read the following article:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Is the exploitation of workers a social problem? Why?
• Does Robert Reich use an objective or subjective view of the social problem? Explain your answer.
• Which sociological theory is he using to frame his arguments?
• Do you agree with him? Why?
• Your original answer to the questions must be of substantial quality in order to get points. Substantial quality includes a demonstration that you have completed the required readings and videos and thought critically about them. Your answers must be original, use your own ideas and words. Do not copy from any website or written material from another person without professional citation.You must post your original answers first, in order to see other students’ answers.

The Gender Wage Gap (GRADED DISCUSSION)

Review the following sources:

Write 4 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• Describe the extent of the gender wage gap in the USA.
• Why does the gender gap exist?
• Is the gender pay gap a social problem? Objective or subjective?
• Identify one mechanism to reduce the gender wage gap.

Write 5 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• What is the “racial wealth gap?” Describe the extend of racialized wealth inequality in the US.
• Is racialized wealth inequality a social problem in the USA? Why? Are you using an objective or subjective definition of a social problem?
• Explain the historical roots of the wealth inequality between African-Americans and White-Americans.
• How does racialized wealth inequality relate to other racial inequalities in the USA?
• Identify and explain 2 ways of reducing the racial wealth gap.

You must use a minimum of 3 of the following sources of information: