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Social Issues in the UK
Quick questions on Social inequality: causes and evidence - SQA Higher Modern Studies
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What is evidence of inequality?Show answer
The healthy life expectancy gap between the most and least deprived areas of Scotland runs to many years, and the poverty-related attainment gap in schools is a central focus of Scottish Government policy, so concrete evidence like this strengthens an answer.
What is the collectivist explanation?Show answer
Confusing the two explanations. Individualist views blame the person; collectivist views blame society and the economy.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe, using evidence, two ways social inequality affects people in the UK. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the individualist and collectivist views of the causes of inequality. [8 marks]
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