“Examining Intersectionality in Social Stratification: A Memo to an Elected Official” Memo: To: Elected Official From: [Your Name] Subject: Examining Intersectionality in Social Stratification As a sociologist working

in the Week 3, you imagined you were a sociologist who works for an elected official and has been assigned the task of identifying an important example of social stratification that impacts the elected official’s constituency. This week, you will return to your memo and take a more intersectional perspective to the social issue you discussed in week 3. After you have read the textbook and lectures assigned for this week, draft a 2-4 paragraph memo that accomplishes the following:
Identifies at least one example of social stratification in your community.
Defines intersectionality with correct APA citation.
Discusses other intersecting forms of oppression and/or privilege that should be considered in addition to class when analyzing the issue, such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexuality, and/or disability. Explains why it is an important consideration.

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