M6- Topic 3: Part 2 Social structure and spatial patterns

Question 1

what is social structure

Answer 1

the form or pattern (social structure) of the interrelationships of people in society.

Question 2

How is Social Structure determined

Answer 2

• Private Property ownership

- Occupation (Prestige, Financial reward, material lifestyle

Question 3

what is Sydney’s old social structure

Answer 3

Equal population between all three classes(upper,lower,mid)

Question 4

What is Sydney’s new social structure like

Answer 4

increase in polarisation between the classes, as both the upper and lower classes have increased , whilst mid class has shrunken

Question 5

why did Sydney’s social structure change (2)

Answer 5

• Upper: Economic restructuring ➝ increase in demand for high paying intellectual capital heavy jobs
• Lower:offshoring of manufacturing left workers with primarily labour intensive skills without work

Question 6

What are the effects of of Sydney’s new social structure (2)

Answer 6

• low degree of social mobility between classes ➝ intergenerational multiplication of disadvantage
• Creates spatial patterns of advantage and disadvantage in Sydney

Question 7

What is an example of this societal polarisation

Answer 7

2015: 20% of Australians controlled 62% of wealth

Question 8

Draw the spatial pattern of advantage and disadvantage of sydney

Answer 8

check notes

• North to east advantaged
• south to west disadvantaged

Question 9

What do the advantaged (Haves) people have access to

Answer 9

• Better livability(ie housing, income, leisure, health education)

Question 10

What do the disadvantaged (have nots) people have

Answer 10

Higher rates of:

• Crime
• Drug dependency
• Vandalism
• Urban decay

Question 11

What are some advantaged suburbs (3)

Answer 11

Chatswood
Mosman
Raanwick

Question 12

What are some disadvantaged suburbs (3)

Answer 12

• Penrith
• Liverpool
• Campbelltown

Question 13

What is the distribution of Health facilities like in Sydney (2)

Answer 13

• East, advantaged population has easy access to numerous large hospital (royal north shore, St Vincent’s, Royal Prince Alfred
• West, disadvantaged only have access to one major hospital: Westmead

Question 14

Why are Sydney’s Health facilities distributed in the way they are (2)

Answer 14

• It was Cheaper to expand existing smaller hospitals in the East than to Build new ones in the west
• Many Doctors tend to live in the East as it is a more desirable location ➝making western Hospitals less desirable, underfunded and under equipped

Question 15

What is the distribution of Education facilities like in Sydney

Answer 15

• majority private schools and Universities are located in the East (Knox, Sydney Grammar, UNSW, USYD)
• West have little access to these better learning facilities

Question 16

WHy are Education facilities distributed like this in sydney (1) and What are the effects of Education facilities being distributed in this way on the disadvantaged(2)

Answer 16

• Due to socio-economic background reflecting type of school and school performance
  Effects:
• little benefit from education due to parents
• creates a cycle of low expectations and disadvantage

Question 17

What is the distribution of Leisure facilities like in Sydney (2)

Answer 17

• East have access to variety of entertainment options (ie beach, the Harbour, cafes, restaurants, parks, and public spaces)
• West has severe lack of leisure space and are unable to easily access other areas

Question 18

Why don’t the disadvantaged have access to leisure facilities in Sydney

Answer 18

lower car ownership and unreliable public transport facilities (57% of Mt Druit own ,<1 car)