The course is based on the study of structured social inequalities. Discussion focuses on the classical theories of social stratification, class and social mobility and on recent contributions to the ongoing debate in the field. With regard to the post-industrial world, focus is placed on both the persistence (or not) of social class as an empirical phenomenon and its relevance as an analytic tool for understanding societies. Empirical studies of social inequality in various societies, notably in Turkey, are considered within the framework of changing theoretical issues on gender, race, ethnicity, and health.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to;
On successful completion of this course, students will (be able to):
develop an understanding of the key elements and effects of social stratification and social inequality,
identify the main theoretical approaches to social stratification
develop comprehension of changes in social stratification and social inequality
identify main themes and issues on poverty with a specific focus on Turkish case
develop an understanding of global stratification system and make connections between global and national (Turkish) stratification systems
analyze Turkish society from the perspective of social inequality
relate empirical research on poverty to broader theoretical approaches of stratification
implement field research on poverty
Face to Face
Kerbo, H. (2017), “Social Stratification” The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory, pp: 1-4.
Tilly, C. (2005) “Historical Perspectives on Inequality”, in The Blackwell Companion to Social Inequalities. Oxford: Blackwell, pp: 15-29.
Marx, K. (2008), “Classes in Capitalism and Pre-capitalism”, and Marx, K. “Ideology and Class”, in Social Stratification: Class, Race and Gender in Sociological Perspective, D. B. Grusky (ed.) Westview Press, Colarodo, pp: 79- 90.
Weber, M. (2008) “Class, Status, Party”, in Social Stratification: Class, Race and Gender in Sociological Perspective, D. B. Grusky (ed.) Westview Press, Colorado, pp: 114-123.
Durkheim, E. (2008), “The division of labor in society” in Social Stratification: Class, Race and Gender in Sociological Perspective, D. B. Grusky (ed.) Westview Press, Colarodo, pp: 159-164.
Davis K. and Moore, W. (2008), “Some principles of stratification” in Social Stratification: Class, Race and Gender in Sociological Perspective, D. B. Grusky (ed.) Westview Press, Colarodo, pp: 30-33.
Wright, E. O. (2008), “A general framework for the analysis of class structure,” in Social Stratification: Class, Race and Gender in Sociological Perspective, D. B. Grusky (ed.) Westview Press, Colarodo, pp: 98-110.
Dahrendorf, R. (2008), “Class and class conflict in industrial society,” in Social Stratification: Class, Race and Gender in Sociological Perspective, D. B. Grusky (ed.) Westview Press, Colarodo, pp: 91- 97.
Bali, R. (2004), Tarz-ı Hayattan Life Style’a: Yeni Seçkinler, Yeni Mekanlar, Yeni Yaşamlar. İstanbul, İletişim, pp: 13-22 & 306-337.
Doğuç, S. (2005), “Yeni Orta Sınıfların Gözünden Zenginlik ve Yoksulluk” in Toplum ve Bilim, 104, pp. 73-91.
Adaman, F., Bugra, A., Insel, A. (2009), “Societal context of labor union strategy: the case of Turkey” Labor Studies Journal, 34, 168-188.
Ayata, S. (2002) “The New Middle Class and the Joys of Suburbia” in D. Kandiyoti and A. Saktanber (eds.) Fragments of Culture: The Everyday of Modern Turkey. London: I. B. Tauris, pp: 25-42.
Keyder, Ç (2005), “Globalization and Social Exclusion in Istanbul.” International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 29, 124-34.
Bugra, A. (2007), “Poverty and citizenship: An overview of the social-policy environment in republican Turkey,” International Journal of Middle East Studies, 39, 33-52.
Saraçoğlu, C. (2009), “Exclusive recognition: the new dimensions of the question of ethnicity and nationalism in Turkey,” Ethnic and Racial Studies, 32, 640-658.
Özyeğin, G. (2002) "The doorkeeper, the maid, and the tenant" in D. Kandiyoti and A. Saktanber, eds., Fragments of Culture: the Everyday of Modern Turkey, London: I. B. Tauris, pp: 43-72.
Acar, F., Ayata, A. (2002), “Discipline, Success and Stability: The Reproduction of Gender and Class in Turkish Secondary Education”, in D. Kandiyoti and A. Saktanber (eds.) Fragments of Culture: The Everyday of Modern Turkey. London: I. B. Tauris, pp. 90-11
OECD (2018) A Broken Social Elevator? How to Promote Social Mobility. Paris: OECD Publishing, pp: 13-18.
Piketty, T. (2014). “Global In equality of Wealth in the Twenty- First Century” in Capital in the Twenty-First Century. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, pp: 430- 467.
Theoretical lectures(Lecture), Study time for Theoretical Lectures (Lecture), Attendance, Participation, Team/Group Work, Midterm(s), Study time for midterm(s)
Requires consent of instructor for non-departmental students
Any test, assignment, paper, or report submitted by you and that has your name on it is presumed to be your own original work that has not previously been submitted for credit in another course or has not been written partially or completely by another person. In all of your assignments, you may use words or ideas written by other individuals in publications, web sites, or other sources, but only with proper attribution as explained in your course. If you are not clear about the expectations for completing an assignment or taking a test or examination, be sure to seek clarification from your instructor. Finally, you should keep in mind that as a member of the campus community, you are expected to demonstrate integrity in all of your academic endeavors and will be evaluated on your own merits.. The consequences of cheating and academic dishonesty is a formal discipline punishment as regulated by the Turkish Higher Educational Council.
Educational Support for Disabled Students
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Bilgi Accessible Education Unit as early as possible in the term. Bilgi Accessible Education Unit will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course. For more information, visit http://step.bilgi.edu.tr/en/ogrenci-destek-merkezi/bilgi-accessible-education-unit/
