Notice Due today before 12 am pacifAssignment 1: DiscussionSocial Stratification from a African American PersectiveThe United States is predicated on a class system and extensive significance is placed on its being a meritocracy. As a result it can be challenging for an individual to conceptualize or recognize the role that social barriers play in personal mobility.Respond to the following:Support your statements with examples and scholarly references.Write your initial response in 12 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.BySaturday January 26 2013 post your response to the appropriateDiscussion Area. ThroughWednesday January 30 2013 review and comment on at least two peers responses.Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric