Marx's Social Theory on Class Structure

1.  What is the function of social class structure?
2.  What conflict naturally exists between social class structures?
3.  What symbols do we associate with the various social class structures in our society?
4.  How would you change the social class structure?

Social Class in the United States of America (1957) 

For each of the following social classes, list at least three characteristics mentioned in the video.  Explain in your own words whether or not those characteristics define those same social classes today.

1.  What is the difference between ascribed and achieved status as discussed in this video?
2.  For each of the following class distinctions, give examples from the video that define each class.  Then remark if those characteristics are still true for 2013.
a. Upper Class
b.  Middle Class
c.  Lower Class