Social Issues Flashcards
Social issues
Problems that can affect many people in society
What are the consequences of inequality (MR MC)
Money
Role models
Myths
Confidence
Money
lack of money to participate- expensive
Role models
lack of role models to aspire to as participants- Eg. coaches, leaders, athletes etc
Myths
or stereotypes in some sections of society about the capabilities of women, EM, disabled people
Confidence
lack of confidence or self-esteem
Inequality
The unfair situation where resources opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society
Social stratification definition
A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of a social characteristics, such as wealth or status
Social Class definition
A term used to define social inequalities i.e certain groups have more access to wealth, income, and power than other. Factors which contribute to social class include a persons job, family background, education and income
