We have already explored economic inequality in project 3. Here we will examine racial, ethnic and gender inequality. You will still need to cite the web sources in your write up. Stratification is defined as the systematic process by which people in societies are ranked on a scale of social worth. The categories in which people are placed affect their life chances.
Inequality is simply unequal life chances.
The functionalist perspective in sociology examines how different social phenomenon serve or provide function to the larger social system. A functionalist examines the parts of the social system to reveal how these parts work together to promote stability. Therefore, a functionalist would examine stratification and inequality as necessary because it motivates people to take key social positions. If they were not rewarded for their effort, they would not take these positions. The main focus is the unequal distribution of wealth and resources.