Lesson 3 Flashcards
What type of society is Britain
Britain is an unequal society
What is the quote that refers to Britain and the distribution of wealth
“The richest 10% in Britain own 44% of the nations total wealth while the poorest percentage only own 9% of the total wealth”
What are life chances
At a basic level, inequality means the lack of wealth and better opportunities
What type of people are affected by life chances
People of colour, minorities, homosexuals
What groups are affected by life chances
Age, Gender, Race, Disability
What does good income avoid
Avoids the fear of debt
What does good education avoid
Avoids unemployment
What does good health avoid
Avoids being sick and the potential of death
How do gender groups suffer from inequalities
Pay gap, opportunity differences, workplace differences, social views
How do social groups suffer from inequalities
Educational, financial, social classes
How do ethnic groups suffer from inequalities
Institutional racism, lack of opportunities
How do age groups suffer from inequality
Overall neglect of the elderly.
Younger groups being characterised as “inexperienced” and “naive”
