Inequalities Report

Week 2 Inequalities Report

Complete the tables in Parts 1, 2, and 3 for your inequalities report in 525 to 700 total words.

Part 1: Micro-Level Social Inequalities

Complete the table below to identify the 2 social inequalities most relevant to you at a micro-level. In Column 1, list 2 social inequalities from the list below that are present in your community:

• Economic inequality
• Racial and ethnic inequality
• Gender inequality
• Sexuality and inequality
• Aging and inequality

In Column 2, explain how you define each of the social inequalities you selected.

Part 2: Effects of Social Inequality on the Community

Complete the table below to describe the effects of social inequalities at a micro-level. In Column 1, list the social inequalities you selected in Part 1 of this report. In Column 2, describe the effect of this inequality on your community. Respond to the following questions in your description and include examples and details:

• Do others recognize the social inequality as a real issue and a problem in your community?
• Where and how does the inequality appear in the community? Is it widespread or limited to certain areas? Give examples.
• Who within the community is negatively affected by the inequality? Who might benefit from the inequality? Consider individuals, organizations, businesses, etc.

Part 3: Sociological Theories and Rationale for Selection

Complete the table below to show the relationship between the social inequalities you selected and sociological theories to consider when solving social problems. Follow the instructions to complete this:

• In Column 1, list each of the 2 social inequalities you selected in Part 1 of this report.
• In Column 2, identify and define, in your own words, a sociological theory that could help others understand each social inequality and consider potential solutions for it.
• In Column 3, summarize why the sociological theories you selected are appropriate to use when examining and solving the social inequality you selected.