social problems by john macionis 6th edition ch. 2 poverty and wealth – Flashcards
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social stratification
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system by which society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy.
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social classes
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category of people who have similar access to resources and opportunities.
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wealth
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value of all the economic assets owned by a person.
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economic inequality
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income, salary or wages, earnings
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progressive taxation
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government attempt to reduce economic inequality poorest earned 1.4%
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rich
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family that falls into top 10%
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poverty line
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standard set by government for counting the poor.
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poverty gap
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the difference between the official poverty line and actual income of a typical poor household.
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underclass
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poor people who live in high concentrations of poverty. limited opportunities
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persistent poverty
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chronic illness
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temporary poverty
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until they finish education, get a career
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problems linked to poverty
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substandard housing homelessness low income, decreased low income housing. more street crime, depend more on public defenders, arrest.
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social problems/poverty
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limited schooling poor children less likely to complete high school Top 5% and middle class kids go to college. Poor kids only 11% Best 2009
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Political alienation
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poor people less likely to vote
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social welfare program
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organized effort by government, private or individuals to assist needy people
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large government run welfare programs
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benefit people or activities defined as worthy. Most beneficial to elederly, students. Medical Drs.are most likely to commit welfare fraud.
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Feminization of poverty
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multiple disadvantages of gender.
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cultural capital
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use resources to get ahead, invest in your kids education, well being. Things to give them an advantage in life.
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welfare reform act of 1996
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replaced with new rules requiring able bodies to find a job or enroll in job training.
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Poverty is inevitable
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inequality helps society function efficiently. poor will do jobs nobody wants to.
