The term social classes is as the various cultural arrangements within a society. While these classes are sometimes based on religious or ethnic factors, in the United States, they are primarily defined on a sociology-economic bases. Traditionally, we define the social classes as lower, middle, and upper class; however, in some cases these categories are further subdivided based on career choices or other factors. While in theory, the distinction represents a purely financial picture, in reality, the social classes define Americans in a much more real way. For example, the upper class tends … [Read more...]
Creating New Family Traditions
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
They can be seen just about everywhere: family traditions. We see them depicted in movies and televisions, and we read about them in books. We all know those wonderfully touching scenes of the joyous family gathered around the dining table sharing and making new holiday memories. Perhaps you are just starting out as a new family. When entering into a new partnership or marriage, both people usually bring a long many long-held family traditions. In addition, both people using think that those traditions will continue on, because they think, and correctly so, that these traditions are worth … [Read more...]
Understanding the Cycle of Poverty
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Those who are near or at the lower side of the economic hierarchy usually come to mind when references are made to the lower class in America. There is some debate amongst some well-known sociologists to what definitions and boundaries actually describe the lower class but most divide these individuals into two categories; The underclass and the working poor. Many may feel that excessive spending habits and a materialistic lifestyle account for individuals being in the lower class. However, there are generations that are stuck in one particular class … [Read more...]