Government Programs in Addressing Social Inequalities

Political Capital

• Political Capital focuses on the resources, networks, and institutions that can be leveraged to influence government action and policy.

Cultural Recognition

• The term "cultural capital" describes resources related to honor, prestige, or recognition within a culture, encompassing education, lifestyle, and social networking.

Conditional Cash Grants

• The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) provides conditional cash grants to the poorest families in the Philippines, aimed at alleviating poverty through financial support tied to health and educational requirements.

Agrarian Reform

• The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) initiated in 1987 aims to redistribute agricultural land to reduce inequalities in land ownership, promoting rural development and social justice.

Youth in Nation-Building

• The crucial role of the youth in nation-building is recognized under the Republic Act No. 8044, also known as the Youth in Nation-Building Act.

Social Inequality

• Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges within a society, often leading to disparities in wealth, education, and power.

Macro Sociological Perspective

• A macro sociological perspective is essential for examining social stratification as it considers the broader societal structures and processes that contribute to inequalities, rather than focusing solely on individual instances.

Social Capital

• Social capital encompasses the networks, relationships, and norms that facilitate cooperation and social cohesion within a community, providing individuals access to resources and support.

Social Status and Social Capital

• Social status significantly impacts social capital, as individuals with higher status tend to have more extensive and beneficial networks, enhancing their social mobility and opportunities.

Durable Systems of Stratification

• Durable systems of stratification refer to persistent structures of inequality that are embedded in social, economic, and political systems, perpetuating disparities across generations and influencing access to resources and opportunities.