Social Inequality Concepts

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What does the Magna Carta of Women aim to achieve?

Increase women's participation in government positions

Promote gender-specific education programs

Ensure women's equal pay with men

Eliminate discrimination against Filipino women (correct)

Which of the following issues often affects ethnic minorities?

Consistent financial stability

Access to modern technology

Negative labeling of capabilities (correct)

High educational attainment

What is the purpose of Republic Act 8371 (IPRA)?

To promote cultural assimilation of indigenous peoples

To support cultural integrity and self-directed development for indigenous peoples (correct)

To provide financial aid to ethnic minorities

To enhance education access for indigenous communities

Which group experiences discrimination not only in work but also due to societal beliefs?

Religious minorities Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development emphasizes which of the following values?

Participation and empowerment Signup and view all the answers

What does Republic Act No. 9442 aim to address?

Physical limitations of persons with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Why are some minority groups labeled as having minimal knowledge?

Isolation from urban areas and technology Signup and view all the answers

What issues do LGBT individuals face compared to their dominant counterparts?

Indifference and discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What is social inequality primarily rooted in?

Hierarchies of class, race, and gender Signup and view all the answers

Which government program in the Philippines aims to assist the poorest populations through conditional cash grants?

Conditional Cash Transfer Program Signup and view all the answers

What does political capital refer to in the context of social inequalities?

The influence and goodwill of political actors Signup and view all the answers

How does agrarian reform in the Philippines aim to promote social justice?

By redistributing land to the landless Signup and view all the answers

What type of capital allows individuals to engage in collective action for common goals?

Social capital Signup and view all the answers

What does the SK Reform Act of 2015 specifically prohibit?

Political dynasties Signup and view all the answers

What does symbolic capital encompass in the context of social inequalities?

Resources stemming from honor or prestige Signup and view all the answers

What objectives does the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act seek to achieve?

Provision of free tuition in state universities and colleges Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the Department of Education's policy for children facing severe threats?

To offer protection and assist in rehabilitation for endangered children Signup and view all the answers

What does the Anti-Bullying Law require schools to do?

Create policies to address bullying Signup and view all the answers

In a functionalist society, what role do minority groups play?

They contribute to social stability and balance Signup and view all the answers

How are minority groups perceived in conflict societies?

As lower-class individuals struggling with competition Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

To end poverty and hunger in all forms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between global inequalities and minority groups?

Global inequalities worsen the conditions of minority groups Signup and view all the answers

What does the 2030 Agenda aim to strengthen?

Universal peace and freedom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is associated with conflict societies regarding minorities?

Consistent competition diminishing their capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main objectives in Goal 1 of the Sustainable Development Goals?

End poverty in all its forms everywhere Signup and view all the answers

Which goal focuses on achieving gender equality?

Goal 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Goal 12 in the Sustainable Development Goals?

Promote sustainable consumption and production patterns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main focuses of the Sustainable Development Goals?

Medical advances Signup and view all the answers

Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation?

Goal 6 Signup and view all the answers

What does Goal 9 emphasize in relation to industrialization?

Building resilient infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Goal 14 is concerned with which of the following areas?

Sustainable use of marine resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the Partnership goal?

Mobilizing financial resources globally Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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.

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.