Inequality
Reasons why income and wealth inequality exists
Income and wealth inequality can be caused by differences in the growth of income of different social groups. Changes in employment and taxation and government policy can also affect levels of inequality.
Reasons why health inequalities exist
There are many causes of health inequalities including poverty, lifestyle choices, gender and race.
Effect of inequality on groups in society
Women and ethnic minority groups experience inequality through employment, pay, housing, social mobility and other factors.
Effectiveness of measures taken to tackle inequalities
There are different views on how to tackle inequality. Both the Scottish and UK governments have taken action to reduce inequality.
Video playlist
Affordable housing. Video
How the increased need for affordable housing is being met.
Social issues - young people from deprived areas. Video
The negative effects of living in a deprived area and its impact.
Asylum - three generations of refugees. Video
Three generations of refugees discuss finding asylum in Britain.
Social exclusion. Video
What does it mean to be socially excluded?
Asylum - seeking asylum. Video
Three asylum seekers discuss the process of applying for asylum in the UK.
Is education a solution to inequality? Video
Initiatives to encourage young people from deprived areas into work or further education.
Housing and debt. Video
What are the results of disparity between property prices and income?
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