Social inequalities: social class and life chances Flashcards
Who first defined the term life chances?
Max Weber (1948)
What are life chances?
how some members of society had much better opportunities than others to achieve the things in life that most people could see as desirable.
What are examples of life chances?
The chance to live a long and healthy life
The chance to achieve good educational qualifications and to go on to higher education
The chance to have a fulfilling and well-paid job and avoid being made unemployed
The chance to own your own home in a desirable area, with a low risk of crime and with access to open spaces and leisure facilities
The chance to enjoy paid holidays and a range of leisure activities and a range of leisure activities and to appreciate cultural amenities such as art, music and theatre.
