RACE AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

RACE AND SOCIAL stratification RACE AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION The census bureau uses two basic criteria to determine if an individual(a) or a family can be considerd in indigence. The set-back step is to assess the income. There can be disparate forms of income in addition to that which one would earn from a normal job. There are, for instance, social security, supplemental security income, public tending ,veterans payments, pension, retirement income, interest dividends, royalties ,alimony, and child support. These are all considered currency income.

The second step is to calculate the individuals/familys needs (the amount of money required to survive). This is called a poverty threshold. The poverty threshold varies according to the size of the family and the age of the members. Its important to take into consideration that poverty thresholds are non always accurate. They are used as statistical yardsticks to sweat and determine the cost of living. After inc...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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