What is a cultural icon and how does he or she shape the values of society?

What is a cultural icon and how does he or she shape the values of society? I am having trouble defining how a cultural icon shapes the values of society. If you were to use Oprah as a current cultural icon I guess you could say that she has enlighted many women to due better for themselves by looking at her success.

What is the difference between a hero and a cultural icon?

If a hero is an individual who embodies superhuman capabilities, is a remarkable brave person, or somebody admired, then how would they be different from a cultural icon.

Industrialization and the class system

I am having problems with answering the following question. With industrialization, the class system; a) Becomes more rigid. b) Becomes less rigid. c) Begins to disappear. d) Begins to emerge.

Welfare and society

Discuss welfare and social policy. Include in your discussion the perspectives on welfare and social policy (feminist perspectives and sociological perspectives). Thank you.

The relationship between status, welfare and social policy

How does Weber define status? How do status, welfare and social policy relate? Provide example and reference(s).