Inequality between social classes in Ireland is generated by the economic system but exacerbated by other social systems. Explain why there is social class inequality in Ireland and how it could be changed.

Running Head : INEQUALITY IN IRELAND

Social class inequality in Ireland

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Introduction

Inequality between social classes in Ireland is generated by the economic system but exacerbated by other social systems . This essay will discuss the different inequalities in Irish society and how they are intertwined . Inequalities in economic , political , affective and status systems will be examined and how these inequalities are enforced will be demonstrated . The essay will then go on to give suggestions as to how Ireland could create a more

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Economic

Economic empowerment is a key factor towards narrowing social inequality . Economic systems play a crucial role in this process Ireland has a capitalist economic system which has seen economic inequality continue increasing . There are 4 distinct income groups in Ireland including the very wealthy , the comfortably off , the working poor and the lowest group being the materially `resourceless . The four groups emerged primarily from the 1990s boom with the very wealthy having benefited from the then tax subsidies favouring them in addition to receiving bonuses . According to a 2007 Wealth of the Nation Report 40 of Ireland 's wealth is in the hands of a top 5 (TASC , 2009 . The comfortably off are far much behind the very wealthy with unstable incomes and investments . According to TASC (2009 , this group of people is still depending on a number of important public services whose provision is not guaranteed . The working poor barely meet their most essential needs . Most of these people (more...