Blogging through Invitation to Sociology (2024)

I think increasing inequality is something to worry about. This is because if inequality increases, there may be a lot of conflicts and various social problems may arise due to mismatched interests. As can be seen in the current society, if it is not fair, someone will definitely complain. Even if you don't see the whole society, complaints would arise if it wasn't fair in society such as schools and workplaces, but I think it would be worse for the whole society.  If you look at various news, there are many news articles that complain about inequality. As such, many people hate inequality and want to improve it. However, if inequality increases, their dissatisfaction will also increase and a big conflict may arise.  In addition, if inequality increases, society will be polarized and the number of middle classes may decrease. This means that the whole society is not solid. In order for the whole society to be solid, the number of middle classes must be large and the gap between

 -Summary Stratification is the relative social status of people within a social group, category, geographical region, or social unit. The classification of people by social stratification occurs most clearly in complex state-based, polycentric, or feudal societies, the latter based on socioeconomic relations between the aristocratic and peasant classes. Since the structure of social stratification arises from inequalities in status among people, the degree of social inequality determines a person's social class. In general, the greater the social complexity of a society, the more social stratification there is through social differentiation. The social status variables that underlie social stratification are based on social perceptions. Attitudes toward people and their various characteristics, while many such variables vary across time and place, the relative weight assigned to each variable and the specific combination of these variables will vary from place to place over time.

 W 15.1 June 10, 2024 SUMMARY: This article commences with an elucidation of demography, providing a comprehensive understanding of the structure and dynamics of populations. Demography concentrates on examining demographic variables such as birth rates, mortality rates, and migration rates to ascertain their influence on society and the economy. The article further elaborates on various types of population structures and their transformations, and delves into the ramifications of these changes on social behavior and institutions. It encompasses a thorough analysis of how birth and death rates affect social policy and economic development. Additionally, the article addresses how demographic shifts manifest in social, economic, and political contexts, illustrating how demography can serve as a pivotal factor in social transformation. Consequently, an understanding of demography is crucial for analyzing and comprehending numerous facets of contemporary society. INTERESTING THINGS: I find

 1. Summary Demography relies on large data sets from censuses and registration statistics to develop trends in indicators like birth and death rates. Reliable demographic data can be difficult to obtain, especially in developing countries, often due to the association of census with taxation. Demographers focus on indicators such as fertility (birth rates) and mortality (death rates) to study population changes, along with migration trends. Fertility measures include the crude birth rate, general fertility rate, age-specific fertility rate, total fertility rate, gross reproduction rate, and net reproduction rate. Replacement level fertility, set at 2.1 children per woman, ensures population stability. Fertility rates have declined in more developed regions first, followed by Asia, Latin America, and more recently in Africa. Accurate demographic data is crucial but often hard to achieve, especially for minority groups, making demographic insights constantly evolving. 2. What I learned

  I don't think so. In the case of Korea, the indirect democracy method is adopted, which is hardly considered to be the complete will of the people, as lawmakers chosen by the people enact laws. Nor do the pledges or actions taken by lawmakers to win votes seem to conform to the will of the people.

Summary The material delves into the concepts of mortality, demographic transitions, and population growth. It explains key measures of mortality such as the crude death rate, infant mortality rate, and life expectancy, noting the limitations of crude death rate due to demographic structures in developed nations. The demographic transition model illustrates the shift from high birth and death rates to lower rates as countries advance economically, leading to stable or shrinking populations in post-industrial societies. The discussion extends to the challenges of overpopulation, where population exceeds the available resources, causing potential crises. The material also explores the relationship between population growth and food availability, providing historical and modern perspectives on managing population pressures. New Insights A notable insight from the material is the significant impact of education on increasing life expectancy. The text highlights that education influences he