Social inequality

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believe that inequality is inevitable and desirable and plays an important function in society
Functionalists.
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esulting from groups with power dominating less powerful groups.
Conflict theorists
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People do not have the same chances in life
Inequality of opportunity
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People may have the same opportunities but cannot take advantage of them for social reasons.
Inequality of outcome
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A situation in which someone is treated differently and less favourably based on there age.
Ageism
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1976 race relations act discrimination based on ................ illegal
ethnicity
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Certain laws and regulations are put into place which can be unintentionally discriminating
Institutional racism
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Someones social postion
Status
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society is structured in to a hierarchy
Social stratification
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esulting from groups with power dominating less powerful groups.

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Conflict theorists

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People do not have the same chances in life

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People may have the same opportunities but cannot take advantage of them for social reasons.

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A situation in which someone is treated differently and less favourably based on there age.

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