In every society some people have a greater share of certain valued resources than others. Going by the chapter on social inequality, which one of the following is the odd one out?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Leisure
Option (1) Money — Incorrect. Money is one of the valued resources that some people hold in a greater share than others. It is a part of economic capital, so it belongs to the group.
Option (2) Health — Incorrect. Health is one of the same valued resources. Some people have better access to it than others, so it belongs with money and education.
Option (3) Education — Incorrect. Education is one of these valued resources. Educational qualifications also make up cultural capital, so it fits the group.
Option (4) Leisure — Correct. The valued resources in the discussion of social inequality are money, property, education, health and power. Leisure is not one of them, so it is the odd one out.
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