Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay that summarizes how economic forces, including social forces and social stratification, have shaped the history of Western nations since the Industrial Revolution.

Include a synopsis of how the process of legitimization of social stratification operates in the Western nations.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.