GGC Demographic Trends in Social Institutions and Social Change Discussion

According to the conflict perspective, social institutions promote social inequality and the status quo for the benefit of certain populations and conversely, for the disadvantage of others. Demographic trends refer to patterns of change that pertain to populations within society which may reflect systems of inequality perpetuated by social institutions.

Task

For this discussion, identify demographic trends that reflect inequality or disadvantage in education, religion, or family.

Using GALILEO, search for academic, credible sources that include statistical data to support structural inequalities and provide examples of social policies for social change or corrective action.

Using the statistical data, interpret the impact of demographic trends on disadvantaged populations and reflect on the social institutions of education, religion, or family.

Based on demographics, which populations have lower educational outcomes? Why?

How does the educational institution perpetuate social inequality or disadvantage for these populations?

What are some examples of social policies (e.g., grassroots movements, institutional policy, legislative action) that can enact social change?

What are some examples of social policies (e.g., grassroots movements, institutional policy, legislative action) that can enact social change?Ask your classmates a question to stimulate discussion.

What are some examples of social policies (e.g., grassroots movements, institutional policy, legislative action) that can enact social change?Ask your classmates a question to stimulate discussion.