Chapter 8

Question 1

Theory on Issues of Power:

Answer 1

The study of how power is distributed and maintained in societies, and how it shapes social relationships.

Question 2

Middle Precariat Role:

Answer 2

The social class of people with unstable, low-paying jobs in the gig economy or temporary work.

Question 3

Gig Economy:

Answer 3

: A labor market where temporary, flexible jobs replace traditional employment.
Example: Working as an Uber driver or freelance graphic designer.

Question 4

Functionalist Theory:

Answer 4

A theory that views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain stability.
Example: Education serves to transmit cultural norms and prepare individuals for work.

Question 5

Social Stratification:

Answer 5

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society, often based on class, race, or wealth.
Example: The division between the wealthy elite and working class in capitalist societies.

Question 6

Achieved Status:

Answer 6

A social position gained through individual effort or actions.
Example: Becoming a doctor through education and hard work.