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What does the Magna Carta of Women aim to achieve?
Which of the following issues often affects ethnic minorities?
What is the purpose of Republic Act 8371 (IPRA)?
Which group experiences discrimination not only in work but also due to societal beliefs?
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The Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development emphasizes which of the following values?
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What does Republic Act No. 9442 aim to address?
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Why are some minority groups labeled as having minimal knowledge?
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What issues do LGBT individuals face compared to their dominant counterparts?
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What is social inequality primarily rooted in?
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Which government program in the Philippines aims to assist the poorest populations through conditional cash grants?
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What does political capital refer to in the context of social inequalities?
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How does agrarian reform in the Philippines aim to promote social justice?
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What type of capital allows individuals to engage in collective action for common goals?
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What does the SK Reform Act of 2015 specifically prohibit?
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What does symbolic capital encompass in the context of social inequalities?
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What objectives does the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act seek to achieve?
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What is the main aim of the Department of Education's policy for children facing severe threats?
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What does the Anti-Bullying Law require schools to do?
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In a functionalist society, what role do minority groups play?
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How are minority groups perceived in conflict societies?
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What is one of the main goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between global inequalities and minority groups?
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What does the 2030 Agenda aim to strengthen?
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Which of the following principles is associated with conflict societies regarding minorities?
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What is one of the main objectives in Goal 1 of the Sustainable Development Goals?
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Which goal focuses on achieving gender equality?
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What is the main purpose of Goal 12 in the Sustainable Development Goals?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main focuses of the Sustainable Development Goals?
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Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation?
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What does Goal 9 emphasize in relation to industrialization?
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Goal 14 is concerned with which of the following areas?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of the Partnership goal?
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Study Notes
Social Inequality
- Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of social desirables such as wealth, power, and prestige.
- Social inequalities stem from hierarchical structures based on class, race, and gender, which limit access to resources and rights.
Access to Social Capital
- Social capital refers to the ability of a collective to pursue a common goal.
- People with higher social status (e.g., wealth) often experience preferential treatment compared to those with lower status.
Access to Political Capital
- Political capital is the influence possessed by a political actor (e.g., a politician) to mobilize support for preferred policies.
- Individuals with more political capital (e.g., governors) enjoy preferential treatment.
Access to Symbolic Capital
- Symbolic capital is based on honor, prestige, and recognition, valuable within a culture.
- Individuals with higher symbolic capital often have easier access to opportunities due to their standing in society.
Government Programs Addressing Inequalities
Conditional Cash Transfer Program
- Provides conditional cash grants to the poorest Filipinos.
- Locally known as Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Agrarian Reform in the Philippines
- Aims to address landlessness in rural areas.
- Promotes equity, social justice, food security, and poverty alleviation.
SK Reform Act of 2015
- Prohibits political dynasties.
Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
- Institutionalizes free tuition and fee exemption for state and local universities and colleges.
Minority Groups
- Encompass less-dominant classifications in society that experience lower opportunities.
Gender Inequality
- Women in some countries are paid less than men due to biological and societal assumptions.
- The LGBT community faces discrimination and prejudice due to not conforming to defined gender norms.
Gender Inequality Programs
- The Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (PPGD) aims for equitable and rights-based development.
- The Magna Carta of Women (MCW) seeks to eliminate discrimination by promoting women's rights.
Ethnic Minorities
- Face stereotypes and limitations due to traditional lifestyles, location, or appearance.
- Experience lack of access to resources and negative perception from dominant groups.
Ethnic Minority Programs
- Republic Act 8371 (Indigenous Peoples Rights Act, IPRA) supports cultural integrity, land rights, and self-directed development.
Other Minorities
- Include people with disabilities and individuals with less prevalent religions.
- Experience discrimination in employment due to physical limitations or beliefs.
Other Minority Programs
- Republic Act No. 9442 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons) provides privileges, incentives, and protection against discrimination.
- The Department of Education provides special protection and assistance to children in need.
- The Anti-Bullying Law mandates schools to address bullying.
Analyzing Social Inequalities
Functionalist and Conflict Societies
- Minority groups play roles in both functionalist and conflict societies, though with limitations and varying perspectives.
- Functionalist societies view minorities as contributing to social balance.
- Conflict societies perceive minorities as disadvantaged in competition for resources.
- Discrimination against minorities can occur in both types of societies.
Global Inequalities
- Global inequalities, driven by richer countries, heavily influence inequality among minority groups.
Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- A plan of action for people, the planet, and prosperity.
- Seeks to strengthen universal peace and freedom.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
- Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security, and improved nutrition.
- Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
- Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
- Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
- Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
- Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
- Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
- Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
- Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
- Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
- Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
- Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
- Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
- Goal 15: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
- Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
- Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
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Explore the various dimensions of social inequality, including access to social, political, and symbolic capital. Understand how wealth, race, and gender shape the distribution of resources and influence in society. This quiz will enhance your comprehension of the structures maintaining these disparities.