Inequality

Social inequality is defined as...

• one person has more friends than another

• an unequal distribution of resources in society

• having a 12-car garage but only six cars

• the organization of social classes

Which of the following are examples that could cause someone to move down in the social hierarchy? (Select 2)

• Unexpected illness, with medical bills beyond health insurance coverage.

• Promotion at a job.

• Finishing high school.

• Loss of a job.

Which sociological perspective matches the following description: "There is a struggle for power between the workforce in relation to pay based on gender and racial differences. This is attributed to the fact that people are constantly struggling for resources."

• conflict theory

• functionalism

• symbolic interactionism

Social Mobility is best described as:

• how quickly you can get from social event to social event.

• movement up and down the class system.

• staying in one place for generations.

• having a very full calendar of events.

Income inequality refers to the degree to which income is unevenly distributed among people.

• True

• False

Wealth is relatively evenly distributed in Australia.

• True

• False

The Gini coefficient is a graphical representation of the degree of income inequality in an economy.

• True

• False

The dominant group will displace its unfocused aggression onto a subordinate group [the majority group blaming the minority for the problem they got nothing to do with]. Which theory suggests this?

• Racial formation theory

• Scapegoat theory

• Colourism

• Post racial dream theory

What is social inequality?

• A) A situation where everyone has equal access to resources

• B) An unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among different social groups

• C) A system where everyone is treated the same regardless of their background

• D) A temporary imbalance in resource distribution

Which of the following is an example of economic inequality?

• A) Equal pay for equal work

• B) Unequal access to education

• C) A balanced budget

• D) Equal distribution of wealth