Tackling Social Inequality

Question 1

Taxation

Answer 1

Income tax to redistribute wealth

Question 2

Subsidies

Answer 2

Giving subsidies to poorer groups such as free school meals, clothing allowances and help with university fees.

Question 3

Planning

Answer 3

Governments, charities, and housing agencies often give priority to upgrading housing and services in the poorest areas

Question 4

Law

Answer 4

Legislation exists which outlaws discrimination on racial, ethnic, gender, age and aims to give equal opportunities to all

Question 5

Education

Answer 5

Governments often provide funding for training and upgrading skills in order to raise skill levels and qualifications, improve employment and boost the economy

Question 6

Pensions

Answer 6

People are given a state pension which they put back into the economy however there tends to be a disproportionate level of people in cities to rural areas

Question 7

Health Care

Answer 7

Free health care available to all but health care levels vary in different places