Full Description
Focus On Social Inequalities is a readable introduction to the subject, presenting information on education; work; income; living standards; inequalities in health; and social participation. It considers the advantaged as well as the disadvantaged, and explores the differences between them. The focus is on the UK, but the report also features international comparisons. Time series are included where possible to show trends in types of inequality.
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Key Concepts
Influences and Inter-relationships
Contents and Structure of the Report
PART 2: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SKILLS
Introduction
Early Years
Compulsory Education
Non-attendance at School
Post Compulsory Education
Skills Qualifications and Outcomes
Conclusion
PART 3: WORK
Introduction
Employment
Disadvantaged Groups
Conclusion
Government Policy
Glossary of Terms
PART 4: INCOME
Introduction
Income
Wealth, Savings and Debt
Conclusion
PART 5: Living Standards
Introduction
Expenditure and Material Resources
Housing and Homelessness
Local Environment, Anti-social Behaviour and Crime
Transport and Access to Services
Conclusion
PART 6: HEALTH
Introduction
Early Years
Lifestyles
Use of Primary Health Care Services
Health Status
Mental Health
Mortality
Conclusion
PART 7: PARTICIPATION
Introduction
Organisational Membership
Civic Engagement
Volunteering
Social Networks
Barriers to Participation
Conclusion
Appendix
Part 1: Symbols, Conventions and Abbreviations
Part 2: Education, Training and Skills
Part 3: Work
Part 4: Income
Part 5: Living Standards
Part 6: Health
Part 7: Participation
