Overview of Inequality faced in society Flashcards
What is class inequality?
Differences between the working class and middle class
What is age inequality?
Differences between young people and the elderly
What is gender inequality?
Differences between men and women
What is ethnic inequality?
Differences between white people and ethnic minorities
How is inequality faced in the workplace?
Differences in income
How is inequality faced in education?
Differences in attainment
How is inequality faced in crime and deviance in relation to imprisonment?
Some people may be given longer prison terms than others
How is inequality faced in the media?
Different groups are presented in different ways
How is inequality faced in a family for children in terms of responsibilities?
Some children may have to do more chores than others
How is inequality faced in youth cultures in terms of treatment by society?
Some youth cultures will be treated more negatively by society
What is social mobility?
The ability for people in society to achieve status
What would you be able to do if you were working class and in a socially mobile society?
Become middle class
