SOCIOLOGY (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
SOC6016	Social Stratification	Spring	3	0	3	12

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR
Course Objectives:	This course examines the systems and processes that shape social stratification, inequality, and mobility. Emphasizing sociological theories and empirical research, it explores how class, race, gender, and other dimensions interact to produce hierarchical social structures.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Understand key theoretical approaches to social stratification.
2. Analyze the intersection of class, race, gender, and other social categories.
3. Critically evaluate empirical studies on inequality and mobility.
4. Develop independent research ideas on stratification-related topics.

Course Content

Weekly Topics and Readings
Week 1: Introduction to Social Stratification
• Overview of key concepts: inequality, hierarchy, and mobility
• Readings:
o Grusky, D. B. (2018). Social Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective (Introduction)
o Mills, C. W. (1959). The Sociological Imagination (Chapter 1)
Week 2: Classical Theories of Stratification
• Marx, Weber, and Durkheim on class and inequality
• Readings:
o Marx, K. The Communist Manifesto (selected sections)
o Weber, M. (1946). "Class, Status, Party"
Week 3: Contemporary Theories of Stratification
• Functionalist, conflict, and postmodern approaches
• Readings:
o Tumin, M. M. (1953). "Some Principles of Stratification: A Critical Analysis"
o Bourdieu, P. (1986). "The Forms of Capital"
Week 4: Measuring Inequality
• Methodologies: Gini coefficient, income distribution, and occupational prestige
• Readings:
o Piketty, T. (2014). Capital in the Twenty-First Century (Introduction)
o Blau, P. M., & Duncan, O. D. (1967). The American Occupational Structure (selected chapters)
Week 5: Global Stratification and Development
• World systems theory and globalization
• Readings:
o Wallerstein, I. (1974). The Modern World-System (selected chapters)
o Sen, A. (1999). Development as Freedom (Chapter 2)
Week 6: Race and Stratification
• Structural racism and intersectionality
• Readings:
o Bonilla-Silva, E. (1997). "Rethinking Racism: Toward a Structural Interpretation"
o Crenshaw, K. (1989). "Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex"
Week 7: Gender and Stratification
• Feminist perspectives on inequality
• Readings:
o Acker, J. (1990). "Hierarchies, Jobs, and Bodies: A Theory of Gendered Organizations"
o Hochschild, A. R. (1983). The Managed Heart (selected chapters)
Week 8: Midterm Exam
• Synthesis and critical analysis of theories and empirical studies
Week 9: Social Mobility
• Patterns, mechanisms, and barriers
• Readings:
o Sorokin, P. (1927). Social Mobility (selected chapters)
o Erikson, R., & Goldthorpe, J. H. (1992). The Constant Flux
Week 10: Education and Stratification
• Role of education in reproducing inequality
• Readings:
o Bowles, S., & Gintis, H. (1976). Schooling in Capitalist America
o Collins, R. (1979). The Credential Society
Week 11: Urbanization and Stratification
• Spatial inequality and urban poverty
• Readings:
o Wilson, W. J. (1987). The Truly Disadvantaged (selected chapters)
o Massey, D. S., & Denton, N. A. (1993). American Apartheid
Week 12: Cultural and Symbolic Capital
• Bourdieu’s influence on the study of inequality
• Readings:
o Bourdieu, P. (1984). Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste (selected chapters)
o Lamont, M. (1992). Money, Morals, and Manners
Week 13: Policy Responses to Inequality
• Welfare states, taxation, and affirmative action
• Readings:
o Esping-Andersen, G. (1990). The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism
o Hacker, J. S. (2004). "Privatizing Risk Without Privatizing the Welfare State"
Week 14: Future Directions in Stratification Research
• Emerging issues: AI, climate inequality, and new forms of capital
• Readings:
o Milanovic, B. (2016). Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization
o Piketty, T. (2020). Capital and Ideology (Conclusion)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Week 1: Introduction to Social Stratification • Overview of key concepts: inequality, hierarchy, and mobility • Readings: o Grusky, D. B. (2018). Social Stratification: Class, Race, and Gender in Sociological Perspective (Introduction) o Mills, C. W. (1959). The Sociological Imagination (Chapter 1)
2)	Week 2: Classical Theories of Stratification • Marx, Weber, and Durkheim on class and inequality • Readings: o Marx, K. The Communist Manifesto (selected sections) o Weber, M. (1946). "Class, Status, Party"
3)	Week 3: Contemporary Theories of Stratification • Functionalist, conflict, and postmodern approaches • Readings: o Tumin, M. M. (1953). "Some Principles of Stratification: A Critical Analysis" o Bourdieu, P. (1986). "The Forms of Capital"
4)	Week 4: Measuring Inequality • Methodologies: Gini coefficient, income distribution, and occupational prestige • Readings: o Piketty, T. (2014). Capital in the Twenty-First Century (Introduction) o Blau, P. M., & Duncan, O. D. (1967). The American Occupational Structure (selected chapters)
5)	Week 5: Global Stratification and Development • World systems theory and globalization • Readings: o Wallerstein, I. (1974). The Modern World-System (selected chapters) o Sen, A. (1999). Development as Freedom (Chapter 2)
6)	Week 6: Race and Stratification • Structural racism and intersectionality • Readings: o Bonilla-Silva, E. (1997). "Rethinking Racism: Toward a Structural Interpretation" o Crenshaw, K. (1989). "Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex"
7)	Week 7: Gender and Stratification • Feminist perspectives on inequality • Readings: o Acker, J. (1990). "Hierarchies, Jobs, and Bodies: A Theory of Gendered Organizations" o Hochschild, A. R. (1983). The Managed Heart (selected chapters)
8)	Week 8: presentations • Synthesis and critical analysis of theories and empirical studies
9)	Week 9: Social Mobility • Patterns, mechanisms, and barriers • Readings: o Sorokin, P. (1927). Social Mobility (selected chapters) o Erikson, R., & Goldthorpe, J. H. (1992). The Constant Flux
10)	Week 10: Education and Stratification • Role of education in reproducing inequality • Readings: o Bowles, S., & Gintis, H. (1976). Schooling in Capitalist America o Collins, R. (1979). The Credential Society
11)	Week 11: Urbanization and Stratification • Spatial inequality and urban poverty • Readings: o Wilson, W. J. (1987). The Truly Disadvantaged (selected chapters) o Massey, D. S., & Denton, N. A. (1993). American Apartheid
12)	Week 12: Cultural and Symbolic Capital • Bourdieu’s influence on the study of inequality • Readings: o Bourdieu, P. (1984). Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste (selected chapters) o Lamont, M. (1992). Money, Morals, and Manners
13)	Week 13: Policy Responses to Inequality • Welfare states, taxation, and affirmative action • Readings: o Esping-Andersen, G. (1990). The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism o Hacker, J. S. (2004). "Privatizing Risk Without Privatizing the Welfare State"
14)	Week 14: Future Directions in Stratification Research • Emerging issues: AI, climate inequality, and new forms of capital • Readings: o Milanovic, B. (2016). Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization o Piketty, T. (2020). Capital and Ideology (Conclusion)

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	11	154
Presentations / Seminar	4	21	84
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			300

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.	2
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels	2
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.	2
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes	4
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills.	2
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.	1
7)	o identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.	5
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective	3
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge	5
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects	4
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.	3