Government Programs in Addressing Social Inequalities
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What is the primary focus of Political Capital?

  • Addressing inequalities through government programs
  • Mobilizing support for preferred policy outcomes (correct)
  • Institutionalizing free tuition in State Universities and Colleges
  • Acquiring honor, prestige, and recognition within a culture
  • Which term is used to describe the resources related to honor, prestige, or recognition within a culture?

  • Tertiary Education Act
  • Political Capital
  • Social Inequalities
  • Symbolic Capital (correct)
  • Which government program provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor in the Philippines?

  • Conditional Cash Transfer program (CCT) (correct)
  • Agrarian Reform in the Philippines (CARP 1987)
  • Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
  • SK Reform Act of 2015
  • What is the primary goal of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines (CARP 1987)?

    <p>Promotion of equity and social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which Act is the vital role of the youth in nation-building recognized?

    <p>RA 10742</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social inequality?

    <p>The unequal distribution of valued goods and opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a macro sociological perspective necessary to examine social stratification?

    <p>To view social systems that make inequalities visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social capital?

    <p>The ability of a collective to act together to pursue a common goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is social status related to social capital?

    <p>Rich people have preferential treatment due to their social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are durable systems of stratification mentioned in the context of social inequality?

    <p>To show that society as a whole supports and maintains inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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