Why Is There Social Inequality Flashcards
What is wealth?
The ability to purchase goods and services is vital for wellbeing.
How do lower incomes affect educational attainment?
Lower incomes are often attached to lower educational attainment, poor access to services, and lack of formal qualifications, creating obstacles for obtaining job qualifications.
What is the impact of cost of living on wellbeing?
If income rises but spending on necessities increases more than the income, the individual is less well off.
What does housing quality indicate?
Quality of housing is an indicator of social inequality.
How does income affect housing choice?
The smaller the income, the less choice of housing, often leading to poor quality housing, ill health, and overcrowding.
What causes slum housing?
Inequality in access often occurs when demand exceeds supply, leading to slum housing due to rapid urbanization.
What is a significant issue related to housing?
Homelessness is a large issue.
How does housing affordability affect access to the housing market?
If house prices are rising faster than wages, many can feel excluded from the housing market.
What has happened to social housing availability since the 1980s?
Social housing availability has massively decreased.
What is the link between health and deprivation?
A clear link can be observed between ill health and deprivation.
What factors contribute to poor health?
Sub-standard housing, poor diet, and stress from day-to-day living can take a toll on health and wellbeing.
How is access to healthcare services affected?
Distribution of access to healthcare services is uneven, e.g., the elderly having limited mobility restricts access to certain GP practices.
What challenges do rural areas face in accessing medical services?
In rural areas, medical services are often dispersed, making access difficult without transport.
What role does education play in social inequality?
Differing access to educational resources is a significant element in creating social inequality.
What was one of the Millennium Development Goals?
One goal was to increase access to primary education with government investment in raising the quality of life.
How does illiteracy affect employment?
Illiteracy excludes people from education, reducing employment opportunities and the ability to gain a stable income.
What challenges do LIDCs and rural regions face regarding education?
In LIDCs and rural regions, accessing even basic education is difficult.
What are significant inequalities in accessing services on a global scale?
There are significant inequalities, such as the number of doctors per 1,000 people.
What are some examples of doctor availability?
Norway has 4 doctors per 1,000, Brazil has 2, and Kenya has under 1.
These figures illustrate disparities in healthcare access.
What factors affect access to services?
Access to services is affected by the number of services, ease of access, and social and economic factors.
What is the rural-urban divide in access to services?
Those with higher incomes gain greater choice, while those with lower incomes struggle to access retail, public resources, and banking.
How does access to technology affect inequality?
Access to technology can transform lives and reduce inequalities, as seen with solar energy linking remote places.
What is an example of controlled internet access?
Social inequality can persist in areas like North Korea, where internet access is severely controlled.
