Exam code: C200
Explain what is meant by life chances.
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Explain two ways in which life chances may be affected by wealth.
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Discuss whether life chances in the UK are equal.
In your answer you are advised to discuss at least two factors that can affect life chances in the UK to support your judgement.
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Define what is meant by wealth.
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Explain two reasons why higher social classes have more wealth than working class people.
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Discuss different sociological views of class inequality in the UK.
In your answer you are advised to discuss at least two sociological views of class inequality in the UK.
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Explain, with examples, what is meant by social class.
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Power in society Some groups in society have more power than others. The famous sociologist Max Weber tried to explain why people follow the instructions of those in power. One of the reasons he gave was that people followed the orders of those with charismatic authority. |
Discuss whether social class is still an important form of inequality in the UK.
In your answer you are advised to refer to evidence from at least two areas of life to support your judgement.
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Define what is meant by life chances.
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Differences in income is one way of measuring inequality. There are also other important differences. Some families may have great wealth which may be passed on to their children. Both high income and wealth allow better life chances for those in higher social classes. Better life chances may affect a person’s income, wealth, education, health and quality of life.
Define what is meant by income.
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Using the passage opposite and your own sociological knowledge, explain, with examples, two areas of life where wealthy people have better life chances than others.
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