How This Relates to Sociology:  

 The controversial topic on whether universal healthcare should be implemented in the US or not relates to chapter 10 on social stratification, inequality, and poverty. When it comes down to it, social stratification which examines individuals and groups (The Sociology Project 2.5 Revel Access Card Introducing the Sociological Imagination, 10.1) specifically, social classes and incomes, is a key factor in this topic. At the end of the day, it’s about money. If you haven’t already, it’s important to acknowledge that inequality is seen higher in the US than in any other rich, democratic country (The Sociology Project 2.5 Revel Access Card Introducing the Sociological Imagination, section 10.1.3). It’s clear to say that majority of those in need of health insurance, and who are neglecting medical services due to the high cost of it, are those in poverty or have low-income, which highlights the poverty aspect of the chapter which says “For the working poor, poverty is not just about low income. [They] may be very vulnerable to economic and family circumstances. Unable to secure enough to build economic security, save money, etc. Poor families have very little to save in an event of any crisis” (The Sociology Project 2.5 Revel Access Card Introducing the Sociological Imagination,10.4.2). This explains that those in poverty don’t have the financial aid and resource in order to get help in case of any medical emergency crisis. Overall, throughout this website, we’ve seen how the benefits and the negatives impacts deal with money, the inequality that comes with social classes, and what they can obtain versus others.