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What is meant by social inequality?
What is meant by social inequality?
What percentage of the wealth in the United States is controlled by the top 20%?
What percentage of the wealth in the United States is controlled by the top 20%?
How are class distinctions in society often made?
How are class distinctions in society often made?
What is one of the consequences of being in a lower social class?
What is one of the consequences of being in a lower social class?
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Which groups in the population are disproportionately affected by social inequality?
Which groups in the population are disproportionately affected by social inequality?
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What is a characteristic of the healthcare received by racial and ethnic minorities?
What is a characteristic of the healthcare received by racial and ethnic minorities?
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What is a social disadvantage that results from being an ethnic minority, racial minority, or being very poor?
What is a social disadvantage that results from being an ethnic minority, racial minority, or being very poor?
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What is an example of a resource that people in poverty may face barriers to accessing?
What is an example of a resource that people in poverty may face barriers to accessing?
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What is one of the disadvantages females experience in regards to social equality?
What is one of the disadvantages females experience in regards to social equality?
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What can happen when people experience high rates of social inequality?
What can happen when people experience high rates of social inequality?
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What is one of the consequences of social inequality?
What is one of the consequences of social inequality?
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What is one of the ways to address social inequality?
What is one of the ways to address social inequality?
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What is one of the goals of further research into vulnerable populations?
What is one of the goals of further research into vulnerable populations?
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What is one of the disadvantages of being female in terms of social equality?
What is one of the disadvantages of being female in terms of social equality?
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What can happen when people feel socially excluded?
What can happen when people feel socially excluded?
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What can help address social inequality?
What can help address social inequality?
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What is the 'glass ceiling effect' experienced by females?
What is the 'glass ceiling effect' experienced by females?
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What is one of the potential consequences of high rates of social inequality?
What is one of the potential consequences of high rates of social inequality?
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What is one way to address social inequality?
What is one way to address social inequality?
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Why is further research into vulnerable populations important?
Why is further research into vulnerable populations important?
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What can be a result of people feeling socially excluded?
What can be a result of people feeling socially excluded?
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Study Notes
Social Inequality
- Resources in a society are unevenly distributed, leading to social inequality.
- In the United States, the top 20% of the population holds 72% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 20% controls only 3%.
- Social inequality is often structured into different classes, including the upper class, middle class, and lower or working class, based on people's jobs or incomes.
Effects of Social Inequality
- Minorities, including ethnic and racial minorities, tend to have greater degrees of inequality, including lower incomes, lower educational opportunities, and reduced access to healthcare, which is often substandard.
- People in poverty face considerable barriers to obtaining education, healthcare, and other resources, such as housing.
- Ethnic minorities, racial minorities, and those in poverty are at a great social disadvantage.
- Gender also plays a role, with females experiencing disadvantages, including the gender pay gap and the "glass ceiling effect".
Consequences of Social Inequality
- High rates of social inequality can lead to people feeling socially excluded, separating out, and living in segregated neighborhoods.
- Individuals may also feel politically disempowered, leading to a combination of factors that can result in civil unrest and tempt people into criminal activities.
Addressing Social Inequality
- Government schemes can provide financial and social support to individuals facing hardship.
- Barriers to healthcare and education can be identified and removed to support vulnerable populations.
- Further research into these populations can help understand their needs and develop suitable interventions to make a difference in their lives.
Social Inequality
- Resources in a society are unevenly distributed, leading to social inequality.
- In the United States, the top 20% of the population holds 72% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 20% controls only 3%.
- Social inequality is often structured into different classes, including the upper class, middle class, and lower or working class, based on people's jobs or incomes.
Effects of Social Inequality
- Minorities, including ethnic and racial minorities, tend to have greater degrees of inequality, including lower incomes, lower educational opportunities, and reduced access to healthcare, which is often substandard.
- People in poverty face considerable barriers to obtaining education, healthcare, and other resources, such as housing.
- Ethnic minorities, racial minorities, and those in poverty are at a great social disadvantage.
- Gender also plays a role, with females experiencing disadvantages, including the gender pay gap and the "glass ceiling effect".
Consequences of Social Inequality
- High rates of social inequality can lead to people feeling socially excluded, separating out, and living in segregated neighborhoods.
- Individuals may also feel politically disempowered, leading to a combination of factors that can result in civil unrest and tempt people into criminal activities.
Addressing Social Inequality
- Government schemes can provide financial and social support to individuals facing hardship.
- Barriers to healthcare and education can be identified and removed to support vulnerable populations.
- Further research into these populations can help understand their needs and develop suitable interventions to make a difference in their lives.
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This quiz explores the concept of social inequality, including the uneven distribution of resources in society, with a focus on wealth distribution in the United States.
