Occupational Inheritance and Privilege: If Nepo Babies Were Honest

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This college-level sociology worksheet pairs a satirical short with course readings (Jonsson et al.) to explore how children inherit occupation-specific advantages—skills, cultural knowledge, and networks—that reproduce inequality. Students answer two analytical questions using direct quotation, examining how privilege operates in competitive fields and how elites narrate their advantages. Suitable for critical-reading assignments, discussion prep, or short-answer exams in upper-level sociology or inequality courses.