Most Active Progressives Were Middle-Class Americans

question 48

Essay

Most active progressives were middle-class Americans. Why were certain aspects of political and social progressive reform more attractive to them than to either the working classes or to the wealthier segments of society? Be specific in your examples.

Understand Marx's and Weber's theories on social class and stratification.

Identify the factors influencing social mobility in the United States.

Explain the functionalist and conflict theories regarding social inequality and stratification.

Analyze the role of education, gender, and occupation in social stratification.

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