Sociologyspeaking topic
Societies pour money not into the most respected professions but usually into the flashiest ones. What really determines the gulf in value between a teacher and an influencer?
— the status economy / prestige hierarchies
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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