What is Social Inequality and how can it be measured? Flashcards
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Social inequality
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Differences, based on factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, religion, education, and wealth.
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Spatial Inequality
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How inequality is spread across an area and how it changes
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Quality of life
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the extent to which people’s needs and desires are met
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Standard of living
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the ability to access services and goods. This includes basics such as food, water, clothes, housing and personal ability.
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Depravation
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a general lack of resources
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Index of Multiple of Deprivation
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The index of multiple deprivation is calculated by combining income, employment, health, education, crime, access to housing and services, and living environment.
