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What type of inequality refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, income, and resources?
Which of the following is an example of a structural factor that contributes to inequality?
What is a consequence of inequality that can affect the overall health of a population?
Which statistical measure is used to calculate income inequality?
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According to the Conflict Theory, what is the primary cause of inequality?
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What is a consequence of inequality that can affect the economy?
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What is a type of inequality that involves the unequal distribution of power and representation in the political sphere?
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What theory suggests that inequality is a natural consequence of the division of labor and the need for social order?
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Study Notes
Types of Inequality
- Economic Inequality: Refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, income, and resources among individuals or groups within a society.
- Social Inequality: Encompasses the unequal distribution of social resources, such as education, healthcare, and social status.
- Political Inequality: Involves the unequal distribution of power and representation in the political sphere.
Causes of Inequality
- Structural Factors: Laws, policies, and institutions that perpetuate inequality, such as discriminatory laws and limited access to education.
- Cultural Factors: Social norms, biases, and stereotypes that perpetuate inequality, such as racism and sexism.
- Individual Factors: Personal characteristics, such as education and skills, that can affect an individual's socio-economic status.
Consequences of Inequality
- Social Unrest: Inequality can lead to social unrest, protests, and conflicts.
- Economic Inefficiency: Inequality can reduce economic efficiency, as those who are disadvantaged may not be able to reach their full potential.
- Health Disparities: Inequality can lead to health disparities, as those who are disadvantaged may have limited access to healthcare and other resources.
Measures of Inequality
- Gini Coefficient: A statistical measure that ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), used to measure income inequality.
- Pareto Distribution: A statistical concept that describes the distribution of wealth, where a small percentage of the population holds a large percentage of the wealth.
- Poverty Rate: The percentage of the population living below the poverty line.
Theories of Inequality
- Conflict Theory: Suggests that inequality is a result of the struggle between different groups for limited resources.
- Functionalism: Suggests that inequality is a natural consequence of the division of labor and the need for social order.
- Symbolic Interactionism: Suggests that inequality is a result of the interactions and relationships between individuals and groups.
Types of Inequality
- Economic inequality is the unequal distribution of wealth, income, and resources among individuals or groups within a society.
- Social inequality encompasses the unequal distribution of social resources, such as education, healthcare, and social status.
- Political inequality involves the unequal distribution of power and representation in the political sphere.
Causes of Inequality
- Structural factors, such as discriminatory laws and limited access to education, perpetuate inequality.
- Cultural factors, including social norms, biases, and stereotypes, contribute to inequality, e.g., racism and sexism.
- Individual factors, such as education and skills, can affect an individual's socio-economic status.
Consequences of Inequality
- Social unrest, including protests and conflicts, can arise from inequality.
- Economic inefficiency can result from inequality, as disadvantaged individuals may not reach their full potential.
- Inequality can lead to health disparities, with limited access to healthcare and other resources.
Measures of Inequality
- The Gini Coefficient measures income inequality, ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).
- The Pareto Distribution describes the distribution of wealth, where a small percentage of the population holds a large percentage of the wealth.
- The Poverty Rate is the percentage of the population living below the poverty line.
Theories of Inequality
- Conflict Theory suggests that inequality results from the struggle between different groups for limited resources.
- Functionalism posits that inequality is a natural consequence of the division of labor and the need for social order.
- Symbolic Interactionism proposes that inequality arises from the interactions and relationships between individuals and groups.
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This quiz covers the different types of inequality, including economic, social, and political, and explores the structural factors that contribute to these inequalities.
