Social inequality and structural discrimination

Question 1

Social inequality definition:

Answer 1

This is a concept that is measurable, and implies that social outcomes are not equal between groups.

Question 2

Social inequity definition:

Answer 2

These are morally and ethically formed arguments that highlight social injustices.

Question 3

Inequality in Australia (3):

Answer 3

• Economic inequality (income, wealth, employment outcomes).
• Health inequality (life-expectancy, child mortality, prevalence of chronic diseases)
• Social inequality (educational attainment, personal safety).

Question 4

Reflection point… this lecture has data for income inequality, and a report link to closing the gap.

Answer 4

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Question 5

Intersectionality, marginalisation and social inequality (2):

Answer 5

• People who experience multiple forms of marginalisation regularly experience social inequality in multiple aspects of their life.
• Inequality from one part of their life can carry into another and compound over time.

e.g. Indigenous people with a disability: prenatal, early childhood, schooling, youth, justice, health and aging…
… an undiagnosed disability can be perceived as bad behaviour during school; can be expelled; this increases the likelihood of encountering police, etc.