Describe the ways in which SES (socioeconomic status) has shaped the life choices of members of your own family
What will be an ideal response?
The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:
Describe what sociologists mean by the term "socioeconomic status" (SES).
Explain how your parents' income level has assisted or hampered your pursuit of
attending college.
Analyze your parents' role in encouraging you to attend college.
Reflect on your parents' ability to provide material and non-material goods and
services.
Discuss the ways your life choices would have been increased by greater family
income and wealth as well as the ways your life choices would have been changed if
your family had lower income and wealth.
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