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Class as a Relational Status
The income tier is influenced by four main variables: race or ethnicity, age, marital status, and education. In the first step, I filled out my metropolitan area and related location details as Michigan and the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metropolitan area. I then entered my household income before taxes as $64,000 and the number of people in my household as 4. Based on my household income and the number of people in my household, the results showed that I am in the middle-income tier, along with 52% of adults in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. In the second step, I entered my education level (Bachelor’s degree and more), my age (18-29), race (white), and marital status as married. The calculated results indicate that for the American adult population fitting my education, ethnicity, marital status, and age, 11% were in the lower income, 63% in the middle income, and 26% in the upper income.
From this exercise and according to Haufman and Schoepflin (2009:5), it is clear that age, race, education, and marital status have a huge role to play in determining one’s income tier. I repeated the process with education level (less than high school), age (30 to 44), race (black), and marital status (not married) and the results were 70% lower income, 28% middle income, and 2% upper income for adults with the same levels of education, same race, marital status, and age. Haufman and Schoepflin (2009:4) highlight the same variables when comparing the state of Flint and Bloomfield Hills, both in Michigan and only 45 miles apart, noting how the household incomes differ significantly. The race and education levels of those living in these areas contribute to their state. The exercise also notes how social class becomes an important form of stratification (Haufman and Schoepflin, 2009:5). Capitalism means that the distribution of wealth is based on factors that give an advantage to others while some remain disadvantaged. For example, a higher education level from a white family with fewer members means more household income.
Why is it that white people have an advantage across all categories even in the lower-class levels?
References
Kaufman, P., & Schoepflin, T. (2009). Last but not least: The pedagogical insights of
“intellectual craftsmanship”. Teaching Sociology, 37(1), 20-30.
Class 3, week 12 – Conflict Resolution
Class 3, week 12 – Conflict Resolution
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At my first job at a real estate firm, on asking my boss about the reporting time to work, he mentioned 8:00-8:30-9:00 a.m.. I did not bother to ask about the exact time, therefore, I chose 8:30 a.m. as the middle ground. A few months down the line, my boss called me into his office and read various timings he had written down on my reporting time over a number of days instead of reporting at 8:00 a.m. I mentioned what he had said on the first day, but said that it was a lie. Given another chance, I would have asked for clarification on the reporting time to reduce chances of occurrence of such a conflict that left me viewing the boss as a dishonest man.
My strengths and weaknesses
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My strengths and weaknesses
Introduction
From childhood up to adulthood, an individual develops attributes and qualities which enable him or her to cope with life. This may be either positive or negative depending on the upbringing and the environment where one is brought up in. These qualities and attributes enable an individual to face life in all dimensions. I have been brought up in a humble background where my parents are middle income earners. They have always provided for my every need and I have attended the best schools in the state. However, they have always taught me how to be independent and stand on my own. Hence, this has enabled me to determine my areas of strength and weakness as discussed below.My Strengths
Hardworking
As the saying goes, ‘hard work pays’. Since my childhood, I have always worked hard to ensure that my grades are the best. This has enabled me to be admitted to the best schools and pursue a career of my choice. My dream was to become a lawyer which I am almost achieving. I take all the challenges and opportunities which come my way with both hand as they provide me with a platform to learn something new.
I also participate in various competitions and conferences to ensure that I gain more knowledge and skills in all areas of life. This gives me exposure to a number of challenges which encourage me to work harder. I also help my parents to manage our family business and this has given me firsthand experience on how to be dependent. I do not easily when faced with challenges but I take it as an opportunity to learn.
Patience
I am always patient on people and things. This is because not everything is automatic and things do not always work as planned. The world dynamics change day by day due to various innovations in the world of technology. I am patient on how to learn how new things work especially computers and software. I mostly use them in the course of learning therefore I try as much as possible to dedicate more to time to ensure I cope with the challenge more efficiently and effectively. As the saying goes, ‘patience pays’.
Sunshine Girl
My smile and code of conduct has always enabled be to win hearts and favors of many in my life. A beautiful smile gives me strength and courage to face challenges. Believing in myself has always given me the morale to try something new and face new challenges with confidence.
I also love to take advantage of new opportunities which come my way apart from being in school for my training. This includes participating in trainings and competitions. This gives me chances to learn, interact and exchange ideas with other students and mentors in the world. Self drive and confidence have enabled me to achieve my goals.
My Weakness
Shyness
To new people and environment am totally shy. This is an inborn character but I try as much as possible to remain confident and face it all. My friends and lecturers have always encouraged me be confident to face new challenges and opportunities with more courage in order to achieve success in all areas of life apart from my career.
In social places, I fear the comments of my friends on my performance. However, I am working on it to ensure it does not hinder me to achieve my goals as a good entrepreneurial leader must be confident in all occasions to deliver the best out of him or her.
Summary
According to the feedback given by my interviewees, I get along well with my friends and family. This is because I dedicate ample time to interact with them and learn more from them. Hence, I create strong bonds and relationship to ensure that they understand me in all areas.
During my free time, I love swimming on hot afternoons with my friends and hiking. This enables me to relax and interact with my friends. I also love watching comedies and cartoons with my younger siblings so that they can learn and spend more time with me mostly during my vacations.
I am hard working especially in my studies to ensure that I get the best grades in all subjects. This has enabled me to pursue a career of my choice. My parents always advise me to make my passion my profession as I will never regret in future. They have always given me the best advice on how to make the best choices in life.
Am also patient on people and things as things do not always go as planned. In this 21st century, the world is changing faster and one has to take time to learn how the new technology works. Systems of learning have greatly changed hence one must be patient and take time to learn how to handle these things appropriately.
I am confident and lively and it takes minimal time to impress people in all areas. A beautiful smile makes me approachable and friendly to people of all ages. Hence, I take new challenges and hardships as a learning opportunity to learn more from people and experiences.
However, am shy when it comes to meeting people in social gatherings. This mostly affects me when meeting new people in social places. This is an inborn character but I try my best to be courageous and confident. This has always been a challenge to me but I am working on it with the help of my friends.
I take other peoples’ opinion about my life positively as they help me to improve my social life. This includes both positive and negative opinions. I also embrace humility and simplicity when it comes to getting opinion from other people about me. This helps me to learn the areas where I need to improve in order to improve my social. I also love pets especially dogs as they make me happy. Taking care of little puppies gives me joy and strength as they always put a big smile on my face every morning. This also makes me responsible as I have to take care of them daily.
My questions
How do I get along with my family and friends?
What do I do in my free time?
What are my three greatest strengths?
What are my weaknesses?
What are my interests?
Which things amaze you about me?
Which pets I like most?
What is my reaction towards people who are outspoken about their opinion?
Am I shy in social places?
Do I work hard to achieve my goals?