Social Issues in the UK Health and Wealth Inequalities National Qualifications

Today we will… Define the meaning of the term ‘social exclusion’ Identify which groups are most likely to be socially excluded Compare those in society who are excluded and not excluded

Success Criteria I will be able to work as part of a group to work out the meaning of the term ‘social exclusion’ I will be able to identify the groups in society that may be socially excluded I will be able to compare the differences between those who are excluded and those who are not

What is social exclusion? Talk in your groups about what you think social exclusion is. The picture is a clue After discussion, explain the basics of social exclusion

Social Exclusion In basic terms…this is when people are EXCLUDED (not included) from what the rest of SOCIETY is doing.

Social Exclusion It is the failure of society to provide certain individuals and groups with the rights and benefits normally available to its members, such as employment, decent housing, health care, education and training and social relationships. More generally, people that are socially excluded are often unable to do the things that the rest of society can.

Social Exclusion You will learn about two Glaswegians – Quentin and Jordan. Read their stories and then complete the task which follows. Use the social exclusion resource sheet for this task.

Quentin – included Jordan - excluded Task – Look at the case studies and use the information to complete the table below. The first part has been done for you. Quentin – included Jordan - excluded Lives in an affluent area (Bearsden) Lives in a deprived area (Drumchapel) Pupils should copy the table into their jotters, then use the resource sheet to fill in the blanks. Remaining answers are to do with wealth of parents, housing conditions, holidays, education, jobs and income, social life.

Social Exclusion Socially excluded individuals and groups may be excluded from: A decent income and resources Jobs Services (e.g. schools, hospitals) Relationships (friends and family)

Exclusion from a decent income and resources This happens for a variety of reasons. Low paid job Large family The person is on benefits Whatever the reason they do not have enough money to gain access to the things the majority of people take for granted.

2. Exclusion from jobs This may be due to poor qualifications, racism and discrimination etc. May lead to working in low paid jobs or claiming benefits

3. Exclusion from services Access to health, education and housing is a basic human right However many are excluded. Over 5% of the population have been disconnected from water, gas, electricity or their phone. 10% more say they can afford these utilities but only if they barely use them.

4. Exclusion from relationships 10% of the population are excluded from many social activities Celebrating a birthday Spending Christmas with family Going to a wedding 12% of the population say they have no contact on a daily basis with a friend, family member or neighbours. People who care for others such as carers of older people and ill or disabled people can feel socially excluded.

Social Exclusion The example of Jordan Ferguson was perhaps extreme. In many cases social exclusion is harder to see but it still exists. In our topic we will focus on people who are excluded because of ECONOMIC reasons (to do with money) however people can be socially excluded for various reasons.

Who is socially excluded What groups in society are socially excluded? Ask pupils to identify what groups might be socially excluded, e.g. poor, elderly etc.

What groups are most likely to be socially excluded? The disabled The poor Women SOCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS Lone parents Young people Ethnic minorities The elderly

Task For each group, explain, in detail, why they might be socially excluded. Ethnic minorities Women The disabled The poor Lone parents Young people The elderly Pupils could work in their groups for this but should all write answers in jotters.

KU Question Explain, in detail, why some groups in society may be socially excluded. 8 marks To answer this question: Pick 4 groups that may be socially excluded and explain why, with examples.

Model Answer One group which is likely to be socially excluded is lone parents. This is because lone parents are often under extreme financial pressure and have to balance looking after children which finding work. This often leads to lone parents being on benefits and being unable to afford to do things that other people in society can. Another group which may be excluded from society is ethnic minorities. People from minority backgrounds may feel excluded from jobs because of racial discrimination. In addition, ethnic minorities may not be as familiar with the language and customs of the country they are in and so may not feel part of wider society.

Homework Carry out internet research to find out what percentage of children live in poverty in: Britain Scotland Glasgow Tip – your research can be used for examples in KU questions

Child Poverty UK – 27% Scotland – 20% Glasgow – 33% (Figures from the Pressure Group – Child Poverty Action Group, CPAG)

Older People and Social Exclusion http://www.ilcuk.org.uk/index.php/publications/publication_details/is_social_exclusion_still_important_for_older_people

Success Criteria I will be able to work as part of a group to work out the meaning of the term ‘social exclusion’ I will be able to identify the groups in society that may be socially excluded I will be able to compare the differences between those who are excluded and those who are not