Sociology 2241E Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-4: Social Inequality, Cultural Capital, White Privilege
14 Jan 2015
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Condition that exists when people do not have the means to secure the most basic necessities of life (food, clothing, shelter) Blaming the victim practice suggesting cause of social problem emanates from within the individual or group who exhibits the problem, by virtue of some inherent lack or flaw on the part of the individual or group. Impoverished people are negatively stigmatized and wealthy individuals are seen as hard working deserving of their wealth. Refers to the economic gain derived from wages, salaries and income transfers (canada has higher income inequality than the us) If there was no income inequality in canada, each fifth of the population would get 20% of the available income. Not the case: gap between richest and poorest continues to rise. Ability of people to achieve their goals despite opposition from others (people who have power can achieve goals because they can control other people) Respect, esteem, regard accorded to individual o group by others.
