Lyss Hobson's Articles

• What Is Social Stratification?

  Social stratification is universal but variable and can happen on the basis of age, gender, race, wealth, etc.

  

• What Was the Reconstruction Era?

  The Reconstruction era was a period of United States history that lasted from 1863 to 1877, immediately following the Civil War.

  

• What Are Systems of Oppression?

  A system of oppression is any system designed to hinder a group of individuals (usually a minority) from accessing the resources and privileges available to individuals who are not part of that minority.

  

• What Is Redlining?

  Redlining is the practice of denying services to residents of specific neighborhoods and communities, often on the basis of race.