Exam code: C200
Use the words in the box below to fill in the spaces in the statements that follow.
role allocation Charles Murray exploitation identity Fiona Devine affluent worker |
A term which means that one group is taking advantage of another group in society.
How did you do?
A term which means the way that jobs are given out in society.
How did you do?
Did this page help you?
Explain two reasons why people may get the most important jobs in the UK.
How did you do?
Discuss different sociological theories of life chances and jobs in the UK.
In your answer you are advised to discuss at least two sociological theories of life chances and jobs in the UK.
How did you do?
Did this page help you?
Describe two ways in which people may be exploited.
How did you do?
Did this page help you?
Discuss the Functionalist view that inequality is needed by society.
In your answer you are advised to discuss Functionalist and other sociological views of inequality in society.
How did you do?
Did this page help you?
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.
Assess Marxist views of social class.
In your answer you are advised to consider different sociological ideas and theories to support your judgement.
How did you do?
Did this page help you?