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1.
Using
Dennis Gilbert and Joseph Kahl’s model of social class, identify the different
social classes and describe the features of each. Explain at least three
advantages and three disadvantages of each social class position. What are some
of the specific factors that correlate with social-class membership? Try to
develop unique responses from your peers.
2.
Respond
to the discussion question after researching the topic. Share with your
classmates what you learned by writing a post about the topic. The post should
be a minimum of 150 words.
3. Your original discussion post
must include two sources cited in APA Style. Need help with APA? Please
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Module 4 Discussion 2: Social Classes
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4 Discussion 2: Social Class
The model of Dennis Gilbert
and Joseph Kahl of social class classifies people into six social classes,
namely; The Capitalist, upper middle, lower middle, working, working poor, and
underclass. The model judges people considering family income, occupation, and
education level. The capitalist class is made of people with prestigious
education. Most people in this class are investors, heirs, and top executives.
They earn an income of more than $1 million and makeup 1 percent of the total
population. The capitalist class position benefit herein individuals is that their
family members get the best education and have high income and thus get private
schooling for their children. The capitalist has large amounts of capital for
investments and controls the economy at a greater percentage.
The upper-middle-class belongs to the people shaped by education and manages the...
