Micro Theme Assignment #1, Position #2 Our present society is composed of a ranking structure based on the premise that unequal distribution of rewards such as status, resources, and power is natural, right and good; and for this type of structure to stand, there must be many on the bottom, and a few at the top. Persons in the structure must either resign themselves to their status, compete to win a higher position, and/or defend the …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…societies. As long as our society continues to use a ranking structure that bases people’s worth by their education level, family wealth, intelligence, and/or job prestige, there will always be a separation of classes. I believe rewards are our society’s way of placing all of the people who do possess the above qualities in prominent and publicly watched positions, so that we may appear as if we are an almost perfect society.