week 3 key concepts Flashcards
tested in week 3 tutorial but taught in week 2 lectures (24 cards)
what is the definition of class struggle?
ongoing conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariats where the ruling class exploits the working class in order to gain more capital
who is the theorist/s behind class struggle?
karl marx
what is the health inequality associated with class struggle?
lead to poor working conditions which increases health and mental health risks for proletariats
what is a social inequality associated with class struggle?
creates systemic divisions in wealth, education and political power
perpetuates exploitation and wage suppression for the working class
what is the definition of false / class consciousness?
false > when proletariats are unaware of their exploitation which prevents revolutionary change
class consciousness > proletariats recognise their oppression which leads to collective action
who is the theorist/s behind false / class consciousness?
karl marx
what is a health inequality associated with false / class consciousness?
leads to individual blame for their poor health rather than societal errors
what is a social inequality associated with false / class consciousness?
maintains the status quo
prevents collective action and therefore any class mobility
what is the definition of alienation?
disconnection that proletariats feel from products of their labour, labour process, each other and their own humanity due to capitalistic structures
products, process, each other, themselves!!!!!!
who are the theorist/s behind alienation?
karl marx
what is a health inequality associated with alienation?
increases stress and mental health disorders whilst causing workplace related health risks
what is a social inequality associated with alienation?
reduces worker satisfaction and social cohesion which leads to job dissatisfaction and lack of fulfilment in the workplace
what is the definition of social mobility?
the ability for individuals or groups to move within a social hierarchy influenced by economic educational and cultural factors
who is the theorist behind social mobility?
max weber
what is the health inequality associated with social mobility?
low social mobility results in intergenerational cycles of poor health outcomes
what is a social inequality associated with social mobility?
provides individuals to improve their ses but often limited by structural barriers such as wealth inheritance and systemic discrimination
what is the 3 / 4 forms of capital?
economic/financial resources, social/connections, cultural/knowledge, education and SOMETIMES symbolic / prestige
who is the theorist behind 3 / 4 forms of capital?
pierre bourdieu
what is a health inequality associated with 3 / 4 forms of capital?
economic may influence access to healthcare where cultural may influence health literacy and engagement (may be negative or positive)
what is a social inequality associated with 3 / 4 forms of capital?
determines access to opportunities and maintains class distinctions
networking advantages reinforce existing power structures
what is the definition of habitus?
the ingrained habit dispositions and ways of thinking that shape an individuals perceptions and actions influenced by social position
who is the theorist behind habitus?
pierre bourdieu
what is a health inequality associated with habitus?
shapes health behaviours based on class norms but limits the ability for lower classes to adopt healthier lifestyles
what is a social inequality associated with habitus?
reinforced class based lifestyles making upward social mobility difficult
