A-Level Sociology (AQA)

Topic Summaries

Stratification and differentiation

Inequality through social policy

Policy area Aim Impact Evaluation
Education Comprehensive schools, EMA, widening participation in universities Increase equality of opportunity Persistent class attainment gap
Welfare Beveridge welfare state, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage Reduce poverty, support vulnerable groups Cuts under austerity widened inequality
Employment Equal Pay Act, Equality Act, anti-discrimination laws Reduce gender and ethnic pay gaps Gaps remain due to structural factors
Global policy UN SDGs, ILO standards Reduce global inequality Weak enforcement powers

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