Chapter+08-+Social+Stratification

__ Ideology __ - cultural beliefs that justify particular social arrangements, including patterns of inequality -In Charlie’s mind it is alright to treat women as unequal. He believes them to just be there for his pleasure and no other reason. __ White-collar occupations __ - higher prestige jobs that involve mostly mental activity -Charlie writes jingles for companies on their commercials. He doesn’t put any labor into his work, just thought into what song to write. __ Proletarians __ - people who sell their labor for wages -Berta, Charlie’s maid, sells her labor for wages to Charlie. She seems to make the prices what she wants, but she is the one doing the work.

__ Blue-collar occupations: __ lower-prestige jobs that involve mostly manual labor - Alan works as a chiropractor which is a completely hands on job, and all the money he makes or brings in goes seemingly to his ex-wife. He works at this job, which doesn’t give him all he wants, but he can live happily on what he has. __ Conspicuous consumption: __ buying and using products because of the “statement” they make about social position - Charlie is always buying top of the line scotch and wine for the ladies he brings home, just to show off, but when he is alone, he drinks the everyday stuff. __ Class system: __ social stratification based on both birth and individual achievement - Charlie has achieved the high status he has by a string of lucky decisions and good business partners. He associates himself with high class people that he can also get the most out of. 