This lesson challenges students to engage the current reportage on Covid-19 and how the virus is impacting different communities differently. Students are asked to consider what "essential" means and how low wage, essential work is more prevalent in communities of color. This lesson explores Status while also introducing learners to the Conflict perspective in Sociology.The lesson includes:Lecture slides (can be modified)Video on Ascribed Status (with captions)Video on Conflict Perspective (wi