SURB 5 VIDEO Overview of social inequality | Social Inequality |

What is meant by social inequality?

• Distribution of resources based on luck

• Unequal distribution of resources in society

• Total absence of resources in society

• Equitable distribution of resources in society

What percentage of wealth in the United States is controlled by the top 20% of the population?

• 50%

• 72%

• 30%

• 90%

What groups of the population are disproportionately affected by social inequality?

• People living in rural areas

• People with high incomes

• Ethnic and racial minorities

• People with university education

What negative effect can social inequality have on people?

• Live in integrated neighborhoods

• Feel socially excluded

• Better political representation

• Greater access to quality services

What type of government support is mentioned as a way to address social inequality?

• Travel scholarships

• Restaurant discounts

• Vacation subsidies

• Food coupons

What specific disadvantage do women face in terms of social equality?

• Higher salaries than men

• More promotion opportunities

• Less representation in positions of power

• Less access to education

What can lead people to feel politically disempowered due to social inequality?

• Living in integrated neighborhoods

• Feeling socially included

• Separating and living in segregated neighborhoods

• Having access to quality resources

What can be done to address social inequality according to the text?

• Not carry out additional research

• Eliminate barriers to education and healthcare

• Ignore vulnerable populations

• Create more barriers to education and healthcare

What is mentioned as a potential effect of high rates of social inequality?

• Political representation improvement

• Less neighborhood segregation

• Temptation towards criminal activities

• Greater integration in society

How are social classes usually divided?

• Income

• Education

• Race

• Nationality