3-Based on Reading 4.2, evidence shows that social classes in NYC are divided by distinct residential sectors. Large amounts of wealth exist in Manhattan, whereas various sections of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens are primarily occupied by individuals with low income or those who hold a working position. Many people believe that the layout of the public transportation system demonstrates how financial status shifts significantly within a very small number of transit stations. This visible arrangement shows that the residential location of a person remains tied to financial resources, dwelling availability, and life chances because New York City distributes opportunities based on these spatial boundaries.

3. Based on Reading 4.2, there seems to be a general pattern in NYC where different social classes are very close to each other, but still separated in terms of living conditions and wealth. There are areas with higher income people and expensive housing, while other areas have more working class people and more affordable housing. Even though they are close in location, there is still a big difference in access to resources and quality of life. This shows that inequality exists throughout the city, even if it’s not always obvious at first.

1. The similarities in the way social class is discussed in Reading 4.1 view society through the lens of income, education, age, and race. This puts people in the position where their income has become a form of identification. Moreover, reading 4.2 income is another form of identifying the social class by looking at the NYC subway map. The connection between the two readings shows how income is a pointer for how humans are categorized. However, the difference between reading 4.1 is how people view themselves. Rather than in reading 4.2 is how they are economically placed based on their living situation. 
2.  The nearest station to me is Utica Ave on the 3 and 4 trains. This is in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. I believe the lower to middle class tend to live in this area. I am not surprised because I live near a lot of Jews, Caribbeans, and any other race you can think of. It is very diverse in the area where I live. I am not surprised because I notice a lot of people lived in their houses for a very long time, which means it is most likely built out. They are also hard-working people. feel like my observation is accurate because that is something that I notice every day. 
3. Based on reading 4.2, I noticed how Manhattan has the highest income rate. However, when you get to the other cities, they have a lower rate of income. I also notice how every city is divided into lower income to higher income.

I Feel like in my neighborhood there is a certain social class of the upper class factoring in income, education and occupation. I live right off the C line. The area is very residential and even though my family bought the apartment it in 1970 over time the demographic has changed but i wouldn’t say as much as other neighborhoods in the area. I would say that this neighborhood has a lot of people that have the same mindset that was said in the gallup article ” Americans with very low socioeconomic status are just as likely to see themselves in the working or middle class as in the lower class, while Americans with very high socioeconomic status view themselves in the upper-middle class rather than the upper class.” Although i would say the neighborhood is upper middle class, i’m not very surprised with this answer because while the neighborhood has changed over time, it hasn’t changed as dramatically as some nearby areas. This doesn’t really surprise me because the cost if living and housing in the area already suggests a higher socioeconomic status. Even though it does not reflect on everyone who lives there i would consider it to be the most accurate representation.

1. Yes I do see both similarities and differences between both readings. Reading 4.1 is more about our own perceive our own social class, while reading 4.2 is more about how income varies throughout our neighborhoods. One thing that is similar between the two is that they both speak about social classes being tied to the amount of money we make or our living conditions. Both readings do agree that social class is more than just income but it is also about how social class relates to the social system. Two difference between the reading is that first, reading 4.1 is more so about perception of class while reading 4.2 is more data driven. Reading 4.2 shows you more visual evidence of the different incomes but Reading 4.1 shares more on peoples belief of social class. 

2. The station closest to where I live is “ West farms” on the 2 train. The social class that lives in my neighborhood is the low income range. I am not surprised by this answer but I do not think that it is an accurate representation of the people living here. I dont believe that income represents a person. Income is just a number that unfortunately plays a huge role in the way someone is treated.

3. I did notice a general pattern in reading 4.2. The higher income neighborhoods are more in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Lower Class and some working class are found in the Bronx and parts of Queens. The subway passes through all these neighborhoods but somehow we are all still disconnected. It seems that social class is tied to your neighborhood.

2. Living near a subway station in Queens, I would say that most people in my neighborhood seem to fall into the middle class or working class. In Reading 4.1 by Gallup, it explains that Americans usually define social class based on income, education, and type of job, and most people identify as middle class. That makes sense in my area because I see a mix of families, students, and workers commuting every day. There are people with office jobs, service jobs, small business owners, and others who are just starting their careers. I’m not really surprised by this because Queens is known for being diverse and full of hardworking people rather than extremely wealthy neighborhoods. I do think this is an accurate representation of my neighborhood since most people seem to live comfortably but still work hard to afford life in New York City.

1. One similarity I’ve notice about the way social classes are discussed in both readings is that they both connect social class to income and socioeconomic factors. In “What Determines how Americans perceive their social class”, it states that income, education, occupation, and wealth influence how Americans identify their social class. In ” Inequality and New York’s Subway”, the median income levels along the subway stops show the discrepancies throughout the neighborhoods. Both readings show that money plays a huge role in defining social class, rather it be perceived by themselves or others. These two readings have multiple ways they differentiate between social classes. In “What determines how Americans perceive their social class”, addresses subjective social class. Subjective social class is how people perceive their own social class. It shows that many Americans identify themselves as being in different classes, regardless of their income placing them in a different category. In ” Inequality and New York’s Subway”, focuses on income inequality between different boroughs in New York City. It shows the income gaps between subway stops (essentially every few blocks)and across different boroughs.
2. The station closest to where I reside is Rockaway Ave. My neighborhood would be considered lower-middle and working class. I am not surprised by this classification because the area mostly consist of working families, apartment buildings, some public housing and limited “luxury” developments. I feel it is not an accurate representation of the people living in my neighborhood because the statistic does not reflect all. While the area has hard working class residents, there are also many new residents, with different economic backgrounds moving to the area.
3. NYC shows clear geographic inequality, with wealth concentrated in certain neighborhoods and lower-income communities in others. The subway map demonstrates how income can shift dramatically within just a few stops(few minutes apart).It shows that social class in NYC are closely connected to location. Wealth and poverty exist as class as just a few stops.

1. Readings 4.1 and 4.2 both connect social class to money. Reading 4.1 explains that people in the U.S. usually think of class based on income, jobs, and education. Reading 4.2 also shows social class using income, but it does it by showing how New York City neighborhoods have different income levels along the subway line. Both readings show that some people have more money and opportunities than others. The difference is that Reading 4.1 focuses on how people see their own class, while Reading 4.2 shows real class differences in where people live. Both readings link class to money, but one is about people’s views and the other is about neighborhoods.

2. I chose the 2 train because it runs near my neighborhood. Based on the subway income map, the social class that mostly lives in my area would be working class to lower middle class. This connects to Reading 4.1 because it says social class is often based on income, jobs, and education, and most people in my neighborhood have regular jobs and average incomes. I am not surprised by this because my neighborhood has mostly working families and not so many people with money. I think this is an accurate representation of the people living here since most households have similar income levels and lifestyles.

3. Based on Reading 4.2, there is a clear pattern of social class in New York City. Richer neighborhoods are mostly in Manhattan, while more working class and lower income areas are in parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. The map also shows that income can change a lot in just a few subway stops. This shows that social class in NYC is strongly connected to where people live.

2. The closest station to where I live is the East Broadway station, it is located in the Lower East Side. When I think of the concepts from Reading 4.1, I think of how social class is connected to income, education, and occupation, the neighborhood is a mix of working class and lower middle-class residents. Based on income data for this area, the median household income is lower than the overall Manhattan average. But at the same time, there has been gentrification that’s been bringing newer developments and higher rents to the area. Because of this the area doesn’t fit into just one social class category, but overall leans towards working class and lower middle class. I’m not really surprised by this. I’ve lived all my life in the LES, and I remember moving as a child outside of Chinatown because the rent has jumped so high that my parents couldn’t justify the price of rent for a rundown apartment. In my opinion, the data provides an accurate representation of the neighborhood. It captures both the economic challenges that many longtime residents face and the growing presence of new residents with higher income.