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1 Wealth & Poverty How is American society differentiated based upon wealth? What are the poverty trends in American society?

2 Distribution of Wealth  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQ wTS-K6jI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQ wTS-K6jI  What is the biggest misperception about wealth in America that the video identifies? Why?  What is the reality of the “American Dream”?  Are you surprised by the level of inequality in America?

3 Poverty in America  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcSF O_6IPkw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcSF O_6IPkw  What new information do we have regarding poverty statistics in America?  What do the experts identify as the “solution” currently in place to help remedy poverty? Is this effective or problematic?  What are you personal thoughts on this issue?

4 Sociological View of Inequality and Poverty  Read 263-269 and answer the following questions:  What does the data conclude about income distribution and income/wealth inequality in America?  What are some of the consequences of inequality?  Read 269-274 and answer the following questions:  What is the difference between absolute and relative poverty?  Who is “poor” in America? (trends)  What are sources of poverty?  How do sociologists explain poverty?

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