MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) Social Stratification
Aug 7, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of social stratification, where concepts like prejudice, discrimination, and stereotype threat come to life. Discover the different types of power and how social capital affects our lives. Explore gentrification and its impact on communities, alongside a clear distinction between absolute and relative poverty. The discussion also uncovers the social gradient in healthcare, linking education and income to health outcomes. Get ready for enlightening insights on social class structures and mobility!
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Stereotype Threat Mechanism
- Stereotype threat occurs when fear of confirming a stereotype causes people to perform worse and confirm it.
- Classic studies showed test framing eliminated racial and gender performance gaps.
Status: Ascribed And Achieved
- Status denotes an individual's social position and associated benefits and responsibilities.
- Status can be ascribed at birth or achieved through merit and may be consistent across categories.
Six Forms Of Power
- French and Raven's six powers explain different ways people influence others: legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, referent, informational.
- Each power has concrete examples like elected officials, kidnappers, experts, celebrities, and data-holding firms.
