Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) - Social Studies - High School - World Geography - Sociology-Social inequality Quizzes on Quizalize

The student understands the nature of social stratification in society. The student is expected to:

Analyze the characteristics and components of caste and class systems and social mobility and how motivation affects each.

Define poverty and its components and analyze poverty's impact on the individual and society.

Contrast theories of social stratification.

Recognize and examine global stratification and inequality.

The student understands the impact of race and ethnicity on society. The student is expected to:

Define race and ethnicity and differentiate among the distinguishing characteristics of minority groups.

Contrast the terms discrimination, prejudice, and bias.

Discuss the ramifications of stereotyping.

Analyze the varying treatment patterns of minority groups such as African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and American Indian.

Explain instances of institutional racism in American society.

The student understands changing societal views on gender, age, and health. The student is expected to:

Analyze how gender roles affect the opportunities available to men and women in society.

Analyze the effects of an aging society.

Compare the nature of health care in a global society.

Evaluate the nature of health care in different segments of American society.

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