key definitions Flashcards

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dark figure

A

crimes that are hidden that we dont see due to unreporting, for example child abuse

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glass ceiling

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a barrier for women and minorities to higher positions within an organisation

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3
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relative poverty

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how poor you are in relation to the rest of society ( benfit system )

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4
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stratification

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putting people into groups based on wealth status and race

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