Sociology Chapter 11 Terms Crossword

____________ social mobility: upward or downward social mobility of children in relation to their parents
work that generates both income and prestige (white–collar jobs vs. blue–collar jobs)
social class that represents 33% of the population.
__________ of poverty: the trend of women making up an increasing proportion of the poor.
a lack of resources that is life–threatening.
________ poverty: the lack of resources of some people in relation to those who have more.
the total value of money and other assets, minus out–standing debts
earnings from work, investments or government transfer payments.
when being born into a particular family affects a person's opportunities for schooling, occupation, and income.
those who own or control most of the nation’s productive property
low income cut off. People who spend at least 55% of pre-tax income on food, clothing and shelter are below it.