Tackling Social Inequality Flashcards

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Taxation

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Income tax to redistribute wealth

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Subsidies

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Giving subsidies to poorer groups such as free school meals, clothing allowances and help with university fees.

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Planning

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Governments, charities, and housing agencies often give priority to upgrading housing and services in the poorest areas

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Law

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Legislation exists which outlaws discrimination on racial, ethnic, gender, age and aims to give equal opportunities to all

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Education

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Governments often provide funding for training and upgrading skills in order to raise skill levels and qualifications, improve employment and boost the economy

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Pensions

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People are given a state pension which they put back into the economy however there tends to be a disproportionate level of people in cities to rural areas

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Health Care

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Free health care available to all but health care levels vary in different places

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