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In the US, we tend to dismiss the power of social class because of our belief in the power and possibility of social mobility; however, just because we have the potential to change our social class doesn't mean we aren't' affected by it.
For this discussion, start by watching the following excerpts from the 1990 PBS documentary series People Like Us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ZpauS5Doo&feature=emb_title
In your discussion, start by identifying the different status symbols you identify in "Tammy's Story."
What elements of US social class can you identify in this video?
What social class do you believe Tammy and her family are part of?
How can you tell?
Which elements of social class does Tammy's son seem the be most concerned about and why?
How do you (as a sociologist) explain the difference in attitudes about social class between Tammy and her son?
Which sociological perspective do you believe is most helpful to you in interpreting social class at it affects Tammy's life? Why?