SOCI 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9.2: Gini Coefficient, Socioeconomic Status, Social Stratification
17 Oct 2018
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Sociologists define social class as a grouping based on similar social factors like wealth, income, education and occupation. Canada has seen a steady rise in the standard of living, the wealth available to acquire the material necessities and comforts to maintain one"s lifestyle. These standards are based on factors such as income, employment, class, poverty rates and affordability of housing. Standards are closely related to the quality of life and can represent factors such as the ability to afford a home, own a car and take vacations. Absolute poverty: a severe deprivation of basic human needs including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information - to be marginalized and socially excluded. Relative poverty: refers to the minimum amount of income or resources needed to be able to participate in ordinary living patterns, customs and activites of a society. Three main classes in canada: the owning class, the middle class and traditional working class.
