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27 Cards in this Set
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Inequality |
The differences between rich and poor. |
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Racism |
The belief that some races are better than others |
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Sexism |
The idea that one gender is better and more suited to some activities than the other. |
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Ageism |
the idea that some age groups, e.g. the old, are not capable and some act in a certain way, e.g. the young are trouble |
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Discrimination from Socialisation |
Brought up to be prejudiced, e.g. dislike Jews. |
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Stereotypes |
Fixed exaggerated ideas about a group of people can cause prejudice, e.g. Jews are greedy. |
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Absolute poverty |
The person does not have the basic necessities to live, e.g. food, water, shelter |
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Relative poverty |
To be poor compared to other people. |
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Subjective poverty |
To think you are poor |
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Social exclusion |
Being left out in society in important ways, e.g. homeless people because they are not part of a community. Therefore poverty is linked to social exclusion. |
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Inclusion |
All groups should be encouraged to be part of society, e.g. schools try to ensure everyone has the chance of a good life |
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Underclass |
A group of people below working class and left out by society, e.g. long term unemployed |
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The New Right - view of the underclass |
They blame the underclass for their poverty and the government because them give then benefits which encourages them not to work. |
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Cycle of deprivation |
The underclass socialise their children in a way that makes it impossible for them to escape from their poverty, e.g. by not valuing education. |
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Marxist view of the underclass |
There is an underclass because in a competitive society someone has to end up on the bottom of society |
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Wealth |
This includes property, savings and shares. |
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Income |
This includes weekly or monthly wages, pensions or benefits |
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Changing patterns of wealth |
In the 1950s working people became better off. 1980s onwards most reports suggest that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. |
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Deprived |
Not having things needed for a decent life |
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Elite |
A small group who are rich and powerful and control society. |
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Power |
The ability to get what you want. |
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Privilege |
Advantages over different groups, e.g. men as there are 504 MP following the 2010 election compared to 146 female MPs. |
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Life chances |
Opportunities that individuals have of having good things happen to them and avoiding bad things. |
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Quality of life |
Being happy and healthy and feeling good about your life. |
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Lifestyle |
This is attitudes, possessions, interests and how they live |
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Status |
How important your position is in society. |
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Prestige |
Respect given on the basis of our achievements |
