Interviews with two different individuals regarding their positions in society.
Learning Goal: I’m working on a sociology case study and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
These interviews can be conducted on co-workers, neighbors, friends, etc. They may be conducted over the phone, via video chat, or in person. Do not use first and last names. You may use pseudonyms or initials.
Your paper should address the following:
Identify each person’s class, race, and gender, using the terminology in the course textbook and lectures.
What role has class, race, and gender played in their lives? How do you see stratification as playing a role?
Analyze each person’s specific components of culture and relate them to his/her stratified position in society.
Apply one of the sociological perspectives to each of the individuals’ life stories. Why did you choose this particular perspective? How does it explain each person’s life and life choices?
What are some of the benefits and limitations of using the interview as a research methodology?
Suggested Interview Questions
What do you consider to be your socio-economic class?
How would you describe your racial identity?
What is your gender identity?
Do you think your socio-economic class has negatively impacted your access to opportunities? If so, can you think of some specific examples? If not, do you think your socio-economic class has given you more benefits than those in a different socio-economic bracket?
Do you think your race has negatively impacted your access to opportunities? If so, can you think of some specific examples? If not, do you think your socio-economic class has given you more benefits than those with a different racial identity?
Do you think your gender has negatively impacted your access to opportunities? If so, can you think of some specific examples? If not, do you think your gender has given you more benefits than those of a different gender?
Are there any other ways in which your class, race, and/or gender have affected your life?
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