Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequalities
The Meaning of Social Inequality Social inequality is the difference in the distribution of social desirables such as wealth, power, and prestige. 26
Inequality in the access to social, political, and symbolic capital 01 27
Social Capital is the ability of a collective to act together to pursue a common goal. 01
Political Capital refers to the trust, good will, and influence possessed by a political actor, such as politician, to mobilize support toward a preferred policy outcome. 02
Symbolic Capital refers to the resources that one possesses which is a function of honor, prestige or recognition, or any other traits that one values within a culture. 03
Government Programs Addressing these Inequalities are: 28
locally known as Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program or 4Ps Conditional Cash Transfer program
seeks to solve the centuries old problem of landlessness in rural areas. Agrarian reform in the Philippines
has the provisions that prohibits political dynasty. SK Reform Act of 2015
This law mandates free tuition and exemption from other fees in Philippine state and local universities and colleges. Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
2. Gender Inequality 29
the latest in a series of government initiatives meant to give Filipino women a more active and participatory role in the development process. Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development (PPGD)
Magna Carta of Women (MCW) It conveys a framework of rights for women based directly on international law.
3. Ethnic Minorities -Is minorities live traditionalistic lives far away from the city and technology, and some minority group appear differently beliefs. 30
PROGRAMS Republic Act 8371, also known as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), enacted in 1997, is lauded for its promotion of the cultural integrity of indigenous peoples, as well as safeguarding their rights to land and self-directed development.
4. Other Minorities -This may include people with disabilities or people with religions that are less prevalent in society. 31
RA 7277 or the 1992 Philippine Magna Carta for Disabled persons defines PWDS as those suffering from restriction of different abilities as a result of mental,physical or sinsory impairment.
-which mandates directed all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions. Enactment of Anti-Bullying law
Analyzing Social Inequalities is the "existence of uneven opportunities are rewards for a diverse social position or statuses within a group or society 32
Analyzing Social Inequalities In a functionalist society, minorities contribute to social balance, but their roles are restricted by societal norms and limitations.
In conflict societies, minority groups are often viewed as disadvantaged and unable to compete effectively in the challenging environment.
In both societies, discrimination against minorities is possible.
Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 33
This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom.
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet: 34
a) People
b) Planet .
c) Prosperity .
d) Peace .
e) Partnership.
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Ways to Address Local, National, and Global Inequalities
5. Global inequality Relationship between states and non-state actors in the global community. 36
Two types of international actors: State actor: Implements government functions. Non-State actor: Individual or organization with significant economic, political, and social influence.
Global Stratification is a relevant concept involved in global inequality. 37
Ownership of properties and inclusiveness of the lower class. Inclusive partnership across nations that focus on technological advancements and innovations. Addressing Global Inequalities 38
Revise taxation plans, ensuring lower taxes for poorer people. Monitoring and stopping labor abuse through higher wages, less work hours, bonuses, health benefits, andnoncontractualization . Addressing Global Inequalities
6. International inequality Refers to the idea of inequality between countries. 39
HUMAN Adaptation On new challenges in the Physical, Social and cultural environment
adaptation A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment is called adaptation. 41 40
Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism such as shape, body covering, armament; and even the internal organization (e.g. a penguin has blubbered to protect itself from freezing temperatures). 42 41
2. Behavioral adaptations are composed of inherited behavior chains and/or the ability to learn (e.g. bears hibernate in winter to escape the cold temperature and preserve energy). 43
3.Physiological adaptations Physiological adaptations permit the organism to perform special functions like venom (in the snakes and the like), secreting slime, phototropism; and more general functions such as growth and development, temperature regulation and ionic balance. A physiological adaptation is a change in the internal workings of the body to better help an animal survive in its environment. 44
1.Genetic change is an inherited or acquired modification in organisms that makes them better suited to survive and a particular environment. 45 They can normally adapt to environment changes in several ways such as: 42
2.Developmental adjustments. a change in growth patterns and development. This occurs in childhood and typically results in anatomical and/or physiological changes that are mostly irreversible in adulthood. 46
3.Acclimatization and cultural practices These reversible changes are referred to as acclimatization or acclimatory adjustment. An example of a long term acclimatization is people who lose excess body fat and are very slender as a result of mild, long- term undernourishment. 47
Use of technology 48
Adaptation to global warming and climate change Mitigation is another term for adaptation to climate change which is defined as technological change and substitution that reduces resource inputs and emissions per unit of output. 49 43
50 Using efficient energy generation technology. Using more efficient energy end user technology.
Replacing fossil fuels with none or low carbon emitting energy generating technology such as renewable energy sources or nuclear energy Adopting a more sustainable natural resource management.
Harvesting or extraction technologies and practice. Several ways of mitigation include the following: 44
51 The process of geographic mobility or the change of residence of a person from one community to another with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently is migration. 45
52 A)International Migration is the permanent transfer of residence from one country to another. Legal immigrants are those who moved with the legal permission of the receiver nation. Illegal immigrants are those who moved without legal permission. Refugees are those crossed an international boundary to escape persecution. B) Internal Migration is a change in residence within a country and refers to a change of residence within national boundaries, such as between states, provinces, cities, or municipalities. An internal migrant is someone who moves to a different administrative territory. C) Circulation Migration is a temporary movement of a person. The change in residence is temporary due to work or study, but the migrant will definitely return in his home community There are three types of mobility or migration namely; 46
53 Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is a person of Filipino origin who works and lives outside the country. 47