Inequality Key Words 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySocial inequalityGCSEAQA Created by: elshooperCreated on: 29-12-17 13:22 Inequality A situation in which people have more wealth, better opportunities, and may be seen as more important than others. 1 of 12 Inequality of Opportunity When people don't get the same chances to do well. 2 of 12 Inequality of Outcome When people don't appear in social institutions in the same proportion as the appear in the general population 3 of 12 Inequality in Wealth Some people have more money than others and therefore can buy goods and services that others can't afford 4 of 12 Inequality in Power and Status Some people are more respected and can influence the decisions which are made that can affect people's lives 5 of 12 Inequality of Lifestyle Some people are unequal in how they experience every day life. Their jobs, clothes, car, health and activities. 6 of 12 Life Chances Some people have better opportunities to obtain the things thought of as desirable and avoid the things thought of as undesirable in society 7 of 12 Elite A small group or class of people who are superior in some way, like wealth and power 8 of 12 Status How important/ respected your position in society is 9 of 12 Ascribed Status The status given to you at birth because of the social groups you're born in to 10 of 12 Achieved Status The status you develop as a result of what you do in life 11 of 12 Prestige How important a role or position is seen by others in society 12 of 12
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