Race,class,and Gender Are Hierarchies of Stratification in U

question 33

Essay

Race,class,and gender are hierarchies of stratification in U.S.society.Discuss how each of these is a system of power and subordination.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which individuals believe they have no control over the outcomes of situations, often resulting from repeated failures or a sense of powerlessness.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, comprehend, and make sense of the world around them, particularly how they interpret events and stimuli.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that individuals seek to avoid or minimize, often motivating behavior changes.

Behavioral Disengagement

A coping mechanism involving withdrawal from or reduction of effort in attempting to achieve goals when they seem unattainable.