1. Discuss the impact of race, gender, and socioeconomic status on physical and psychological health.

2. In what ways does one’s position in the class structure affect one’s outlook, sense of well-being, and basic life chances?

3. What is the relationship between inequality and family violence?

4. Identify and discuss the major controversies relevant to defining poverty.

5. What particular elements characterize status groups? Provide examples.

6. Discuss the ways in which physical appearance is related to social status.

7. How have stereotypes about gender impacted women holding office?