5.3 Equality/inequality in relation to class, gender, ethnicity, age, disability and sexuality Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Sociology, Unit 5

The 20 questions

1. Which area is officially used to demonstrate UK inequality?

   • Landscape types
   • Weather patterns
   • Education
   • Postal codes

2. Which metric provides evidence of health inequality in the UK?

   • Average height
   • Daily rainfall
   • Life expectancy
   • Shoe size

3. What does wealth inequality refer to?

   • Asset differences
   • Daily weather
   • Age differences
   • Exam grades

4. Which example best illustrates gender inequality at work?

   • Office location
   • Gender pay gap
   • Working hours
   • Uniform colour

5. Which metric demonstrates ethnic inequality in education?

   • Building size
   • Term dates
   • Attainment gaps
   • School uniform

6. What is a common form of age inequality in employment?

   • Uniform rules
   • Lunch breaks
   • Desk allocation
   • Hiring discrimination

7. Which barrier creates inequality linked to disability?

   • School hours
   • Employment barriers
   • Office seating
   • Written exams

8. Which area is an example of inequality linked to sexuality in the UK?

   • Mandatory voting
   • Equal pay laws
   • Universal healthcare
   • Employment discrimination

9. Which area of life might show inequality in crime through who is most likely to be a victim?

   • Gardening
   • Dance
   • Astronomy
   • Crime

10. Which aspect of family life can reveal social inequality between groups?

    • Holiday destinations
    • Housing conditions
    • Musical tastes
    • Pet ownership

11. Why do sociologists examine multiple areas like health, income and education together?

    • Surveys are short
    • Inequalities overlap
    • Laws require it
    • Data is free

12. Which media example demonstrates inequality in representation?

    • Balanced scheduling
    • Diverse staffing
    • Equal broadcasting
    • Under-representation

13. What is a major workplace barrier causing disability inequality?

    • Inaccessible buildings
    • Casual dress
    • Extra training
    • Flexible hours

14. Which measure is used to study income inequality between groups?

    • Eye colour
    • Average earnings
    • Height distribution
    • Shoe size

15. Which health outcome is linked to lower social class?

    • Better nutrition
    • Higher fitness
    • Poorer health
    • Longer lifespan

16. Women facing fewer promotions than equally qualified men illustrates what?

    • Ethnic diversity
    • Gender inequality
    • Class mobility
    • Age discrimination

17. What should sociological evidence of inequality primarily rely upon?

    • Popular myths
    • Personal opinions
    • Data and examples
    • Unproven beliefs

18. Which activity shows gendered inequality within family life?

    • Family holidays
    • Gardening tasks
    • Watching television
    • Unpaid housework

19. Which area of life links to inequality in crime through police treatment of different groups?

    • Sport
    • Gardening
    • Crime
    • Religion

20. Comparing life expectancy between wealthy and poor areas studies what?

    • Legal rights
    • Health inequality
    • Educational policy
    • Media bias

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