Ethnic Inequalities in the U.K.
Most ethnic groups in Britain are poorer than the white majority.
Ethnicity
inequality
Contemporary Sociology
The Death of Awaab Ishak
Awaab Ishak was a toddler who died in December 2020 as a direct result of exposure to black mould in his flat in Rochdale.
education
Learning During Lockdown
students from independent schools did 7.4 hours more schoolwork per week during lockdown compared to students from state comprehensive schools.
Social class, wealth and income inequalities
Resources for Wealth, Poverty, Income Inequality and Social Class
good resources for teaching wealth, poverty, income inequality and social class. Useful further reading for students studying A-level sociology!
education
Covid-19 and Disadvantage Gaps in England 2022
A recent report published by the Education Policy Institute examined the trend in the education disadvantage gap in England over
education
Inequality and the Covid Crisis in the UK
The Covid Crisis in the UK increased inequalities in several different ways such as: This is according to a recent
Health
The Covid-19 Pandemic Exaggerated Health Inequalities in England
The Pandemic has increased health inequalities in England, according to a recent report by the Institute of Health Inequalities –
A-levels, education
Why has the Achievement Gap Between Private and State Schools Increased?
Possible explanations include less disruption to schooling, more parental pressure and higher prior attainment
Social class, wealth and income inequalities, Sociology key terms
Only 18% of Senior Civil Servants are from ‘Working Class’ Backgrounds
A recent study from the Social Mobility Commission found that only 18% Senior Civil Servants are from lower social class
Global Development
How is Coronavirus Affecting Developing Countries?
It is worth distinguishing first of all between the negative health effects of the virus itself and the negative effects