This is a short segment from SOC 119, an introductory class on race and culture that is taught by Dr. Sam Richards at Penn State University. Today's video comes from the fifth class of the Fall 2024 semester. The original live stream took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The full lecture live stream is available here:
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New to SOC 119?
We live stream every class, Tuesday and Thursday.
🏖️ August to 🍂 December, the stream happens from 1635-1750 (435-550pm).
☃️ January to 🌷 May, the stream happens from 1505-1620 (305-420pm).

Timestamps:
00:00 Preview
02:31 What Explains These Numbers?
03:58 Examples of Personal Decisions
07:24 Examples of Structural & Historical Factors
15:20 Compound Interest
17:36 Predicting America in 2050

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The short answer is: All the money goes back into the stream or sent to our international partners for fundraisers mentioned in class.
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Want to check out the slides and references used in this class:
https://www.soc119.org/24sp-lecture-r...

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