Module 2 Key Things Flashcards
Three measures of SEP?
- Income
- Education
- Occupation
Two types of income measures?
- Absolute
2. Categorical
How do we measure education?
As continuous or categorical
What measure of SEP highlights transition from parents to personal?
Education
Problem of education measure?
Cohort effect
Different in different countries
How do we measure occupation?
With the NZSEI
Is occupation transferable?
Yes
What does occupation influence?
Social network
Work/related stress
Psychological effects
Occupational exposure in environment
What is social economic position?
The social and economic factors that influence what position individuals or groups hold within the structure of society
What does the Preston curve show?
The life expectancy of an individual in regards to their income (and looks at inequality of wealth distribution)
Why should we reduce inequalities?
- They’re unfair
- They’re avoidable
- They affect everyone
- Reducing inequities can be cost effect
What is social mobility?
The movement if individuals/families/groups between social strata
What is intra-generational social mobility?
Movement of social mobility within and individuals life
What is inter-generational mobility?
Socioeconomic change between a parent and child
What are inequalities?
Measurable differences in health outcome
