6.2.4 Discussing the influence of gender, ethnicity, and age

• Social stratification can influence an individual's access to power, prestige, and resources.


  True
• Gender norms and stereotypes can lead to unequal opportunities and treatment between men and women
• What may ethnic minorities face in social stratification?

  Discrimination and barriers
• What barriers may ethnic minorities face in social stratification?

  Social mobility
• How do gender norms influence social stratification?

  Unequal treatment of women
• What type of discrimination may women face in the workplace?

  Glass ceilings
• What is one influence of ethnicity on social stratification?

  Institutional discrimination
• Some ethnic groups may be disproportionately represented in lower-status occupations due to prejudice.

  True
• What is social stratification based on according to the study material?

  Gender, ethnicity, and age
• Gender norms and stereotypes can lead to unequal opportunities and treatment between men and women
• What are the main dimensions of social stratification as identified in the study material?

  Gender, ethnicity, and age
• Arrange the following dimensions of social stratification in order of their influence on individual opportunities:

  1️⃣ Gender norms and stereotypes

  2️⃣ Discrimination against ethnic minorities

  3️⃣ Ageism in employment
• Ethnic minorities may encounter institutional discrimination in education, employment, and housing
• Match the dimension of stratification with its influence on social inequality:

  Gender ↔️ Unequal opportunities for women

  Ethnicity ↔️ Discrimination in education

  Age ↔️ Ageism in employment
• Intersectionality highlights the combined impacts of gender, ethnicity, and age
• What does social stratification refer to in society?

  Hierarchical arrangement of groups
• Gender norms and stereotypes lead to equal opportunities for men and women.

  False
• Ethnic minorities may face discrimination in education, employment, and housing.

  True
• What is one challenge faced by younger individuals in social stratification?

  Lack of experience
• Ethnic minorities often face institutional discrimination in education, employment, and housing
• What factors is social stratification based on in society?

  Gender, ethnicity, age
• Gender norms and stereotypes can lead to unequal opportunities and treatment between men and women
• Match the dimension of stratification with its influence:

  Gender ↔️ Unequal treatment due to stereotypes

  Ethnicity ↔️ Discrimination and barriers

  Age ↔️ Less power than working-age groups
• Gender norms and stereotypes can lead to unequal opportunities and treatment between men and women
• Steps in addressing gender inequalities in social stratification:

  1️⃣ Identify gender stereotypes

  2️⃣ Promote equal opportunities

  3️⃣ Challenge discriminatory practices

  4️⃣ Support policies for gender equality
• Men are more likely to hold higher-status occupations and higher incomes due to gender norms.


  True
• Language and cultural differences can create barriers to social integration and advancement
• What factors influence social stratification according to the study material?

  Gender, ethnicity, age
• Ethnic minorities may face discrimination and barriers to social mobility.


  True
• Women in the UK earn approximately 83p for every £1 earned by men, indicating a significant gender pay gap.


  True
• What are some challenges faced by younger individuals in social stratification?

  Lack of experience and low pay
• Younger and older individuals may have less power and influence compared to those in their prime working years.


  True
• The main dimensions of social stratification are gender, ethnicity, and age
• What is the gender pay gap in the UK according to a survey mentioned in the study material?

  83p for every £1
• Institutional discrimination against ethnic minorities can occur in education, employment, and housing
• Age discrimination in employment affects older workers negatively.


  True
• What is an example of gender inequality in the workplace mentioned in the study material?

  Wage gap