Life chances

• What is the functionalist perspective in regard to life chances?

  They believe everyone has an equal chance in life as we live in a meritocratic society, and meritocratic socieites reward hard work and talent.
• What is the Marxist perspective in regard to life chances?

  • Marxist believe that an individual's educational opportunities, health, and life expectancy are all closely linked to class.
  • Limited social mobility is used by capitalism to preserve itself.
• What is the feminist perspective in regard to life chances?

  Feminists believe that women continue to be 'segregated' into low-paying occupations and part-time work.