Unit 2: recap test 1

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Inequality
is where some groups of people have more wealth, better oportunities and may be seen as more important than other groups
1 of 10
Lifestyle
The way that people live including their job, car, clothes, health and leisure activities
2 of 10
Wealth
The amount of possessions that a person has. This may include money, property and other possessions
3 of 10
Income
Money that is received weekly or monthly as wages, benefits or pension
4 of 10
Life Chances
Are about opportuities of enjoying the good things in life and avoiding the bad
5 of 10
Status
How important a person is seen as in society
6 of 10
Inequality of Opportunity
People do not get an equal chance to be successful
7 of 10
Inequality of Outcome
Different people will finish with more money, better jobs or lifestyle than others
8 of 10
Prestige
How special or important a position is seen as in society
9 of 10
Meritocracy
The idea that ability and hard work should bring success in a fair society
10 of 10

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Card 2

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Lifestyle

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The way that people live including their job, car, clothes, health and leisure activities

Card 3

Front

Wealth

Back

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Card 4

Front

Income

Back

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Card 5

Front

Life Chances

Back

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