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What is the primary difference between income and social class?
What is the primary difference between income and social class?
- Social class is determined solely by wealth.
- Income is defined as money received through labor or investments, while social class includes various social factors. (correct)
- Social class does not consider occupation.
- Income is related only to education levels.
Which statement best describes social mobility?
Which statement best describes social mobility?
- The idea that social class is entirely determined by individual effort.
- The constant reinforcement of social inequalities.
- A phenomenon that only occurs in developed countries.
- The ability to change one's social class status over time. (correct)
Which of the following is a barrier to physical activity for low income/social class populations?
Which of the following is a barrier to physical activity for low income/social class populations?
- Increased time for leisure activities.
- Access to health education programs.
- High costs associated with participating in physical activities. (correct)
- A greater availability of recreational facilities.
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'meritocracy' as mentioned in the module?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'meritocracy' as mentioned in the module?
What is indicated by the social gradient in health in Canada?
What is indicated by the social gradient in health in Canada?
Which groups are included in the common categorization of social classes in Canada?
Which groups are included in the common categorization of social classes in Canada?
Which of the following statements reflects systemic social inequalities?
Which of the following statements reflects systemic social inequalities?
What does the phrase 'rugged individualism' imply in the context of social class?
What does the phrase 'rugged individualism' imply in the context of social class?
What is a characteristic of physical activity participation in the upper class?
What is a characteristic of physical activity participation in the upper class?
How does social class impact leisure activities?
How does social class impact leisure activities?
Which type of physical activity is most common among the middle class?
Which type of physical activity is most common among the middle class?
What represents conspicuous consumption in upper-class sports participation?
What represents conspicuous consumption in upper-class sports participation?
What factor restricts leisure participation for the middle class?
What factor restricts leisure participation for the middle class?
What type of physical activity is primarily related to job functions for the lower class?
What type of physical activity is primarily related to job functions for the lower class?
Which of the following is typically NOT a characteristic of the upper class's participation in physical activities?
Which of the following is typically NOT a characteristic of the upper class's participation in physical activities?
What aspect of lower-class physical activity often reflects distinct opportunities?
What aspect of lower-class physical activity often reflects distinct opportunities?
What does the term 'middle class squeeze' refer to?
What does the term 'middle class squeeze' refer to?
Which of the following best characterizes the working class?
Which of the following best characterizes the working class?
What distinguishes the 'working poor' from the 'working class'?
What distinguishes the 'working poor' from the 'working class'?
Which of the following groups is most likely to be characterized as the underclass?
Which of the following groups is most likely to be characterized as the underclass?
Which type of job is most commonly associated with pink collar occupations?
Which type of job is most commonly associated with pink collar occupations?
What factors contribute to the identification of a 'living wage'?
What factors contribute to the identification of a 'living wage'?
What is a characteristic shared by individuals in the lower class?
What is a characteristic shared by individuals in the lower class?
Which of the following best describes blue collar work?
Which of the following best describes blue collar work?
What is intergenerational mobility?
What is intergenerational mobility?
Which statement accurately describes structural mobility?
Which statement accurately describes structural mobility?
What is a common misconception about social mobility?
What is a common misconception about social mobility?
How does the ideology of equality of opportunities potentially mask social inequality?
How does the ideology of equality of opportunities potentially mask social inequality?
Which type of mobility refers to differences among members of the same generation?
Which type of mobility refers to differences among members of the same generation?
What consequence did the Covid pandemic have on social mobility?
What consequence did the Covid pandemic have on social mobility?
What is one focus of addressing physical activity disparities in low-income populations?
What is one focus of addressing physical activity disparities in low-income populations?
Which option best summarizes how equality of opportunities influences access to rewards?
Which option best summarizes how equality of opportunities influences access to rewards?
What physical activities are usually avoided by the upper class according to social class norms?
What physical activities are usually avoided by the upper class according to social class norms?
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to physical activity among low income/social class populations?
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to physical activity among low income/social class populations?
What type of environments are least conducive to physical activity for low-income populations?
What type of environments are least conducive to physical activity for low-income populations?
What is a characteristic of pseudosports?
What is a characteristic of pseudosports?
Which factor does NOT contribute to physical activity disparities by income and social class?
Which factor does NOT contribute to physical activity disparities by income and social class?
Why is there a focus on the lower social class for promoting physical activity?
Why is there a focus on the lower social class for promoting physical activity?
Which of these factors is likely to limit physical activity engagement among children in low-income neighborhoods?
Which of these factors is likely to limit physical activity engagement among children in low-income neighborhoods?
In what way do physical or built environment barriers affect physical activity levels?
In what way do physical or built environment barriers affect physical activity levels?
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Study Notes
Income and Social Class
- Income is the money received though paid labour or investments.
- Social class is a grouping based on social factors, including income, wealth, education, and occupation.
- Social class implies a shared standard of living based on these social factors.
- People in the same social class share similar life chances and opportunities.
- Different social classes exist in Canada, with the upper class, middle class, lower class (including working poor, working class, and underclass).
Social Mobility
- Social mobility is the ability to change social class positions.
- Intergenerational mobility is the difference in social classes between family generations.
- Intragenerational mobility is the difference in social classes between members of the same generation.
- Structural mobility is societal changes that enable a whole group of people to move within the social ladder.
Participation in Physical Activity by Social Class
- The upper class can afford private clubs, expensive sporting equipment, and have the time to pursue their interests.
- The middle class participates in more affordable team sports in community settings.
- The lower class often uses physical activity as part of their job.
- Many lower class individuals prefer prole sports, which emphasize violence, physical strength, and daring.
Physical Activity and Low Income/Social Class
- Lower social class individuals are less active than those in higher classes.
- Existing barriers to physical activity for lower social class include, costs, work schedules, unsafe neighborhoods, and lack of facilities and green spaces.
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