PATTERNS AND TRENDS Flashcards
1
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social mobility
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Kelly 2011 - 1990’s 55% low earner no social mobility, 2000’s 48% shows social mobility getting better
2
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income and wealth
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Birmingham Policy Commission 2013 - wealthy people have more political influence and able to invest in land and property
3
Q
work and employment
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Marx - capitalism favours bourgeoisie and skilled workers, exploit proletariat to maintain balance of power
4
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poverty
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Living wage foundation - 2009, 3.4m Britons below living wage, 2012, 4.8m below minimum wage