Inequality

Inequality
- Nature of social and economic inequality
  Social inequality relates to differences between groups of people. Differences can be in respect of income and wealth, health, gender and race. Inequality can be measured to identify trends and to help find solutions.
- The causes of social and economic inequality
  Study the causes of poverty and social and economic inequality in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
- The consequences of social and economic inequality
  Social and economic inequality can have profound effects on the welfare, quality of life and opportunities for individuals, families, communities and society as a whole.
- Responses to social and economic inequality
  The efforts of governments and other organisations to counter the effects social and economic inequality.
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- Asylum - three generations of refugees. Video
  Three generations of refugees discuss finding asylum in Britain.
- Social exclusion. Video
  What does it mean to be socially excluded?
- Affordable housing. Video
  How the increased need for affordable housing is being met.
- Asylum - seeking asylum. Video
  Three asylum seekers discuss the process of applying for asylum in the UK.
- Is education a solution to inequality? Video
  Initiatives to encourage young people from deprived areas into work or further education.
- Housing and debt. Video
  What are the results of disparity between property prices and income?
- Social issues - young people from deprived areas. Video
  The negative effects of living in a deprived area and its impact.

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