An Examination of Class, Poverty, and Inequality in Australia

This presentation delves into the intricate dynamics of class and poverty in Australia, drawing upon sociological perspectives to highlight the disparities in access to resources and opportunities. It emphasizes that not all individuals in Australia share equal economic well-being, with income and wealth serving as significant determinants of life outcomes. The presentation further explores how wealth and income influence access to financial resources and education, while also considering the impact of political factors on the social landscape. It addresses the sociological approaches to inequality, references social research from the past decade, and reflects on the pervasive nature of inequality within Australian society. The presentation also touches upon the influence of globalization and market reforms on the class structure in Australia, underscoring the importance of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status. Numerous activities, like debates on evidence of poverty and the impact of globalization on social class in Australia, emerged from the reading.

Class and poverty
Presented by…

 Reading highlights class and poverty levels in Australia
(Habibis & Walter, 2009).
 There are individuals who do not have equal access to
resources.
 Not every individuals is doing well in the country there
are those who are poor(Habibis & Walter, 2009).
 Income and wealth are determining factors of life of
individuals in the country.
Brief Summary

 Wealth and income gives individual access to the
financial resources (Saunders, 2005).
 Income determined the education level of the
individuals.
 Political aspect also changed the atmosphere which
surrounds new millennium.
Continued…

 The reading has discussed on inequality among
Australia as well as the sociological approaches to the
inequality(Saunders, 2005).
 Social research of past decade has been discussed.
Continued…

 Reading explores aspect of the inequality in the society
(McGregor, 1997).
 There are different kinds of individuals in Australia
community based on their income and wealth.
 There are also low levels of unemployment and this
impacts the status quo.
Reflection on the content

 Lack of the wealth could influence whether one can get
decent job or not.
 The ruling class in Australia have influenced grouping
of people in different status quo (McGregor, 1997).
 Globalization and market reform have shaped the
nature of class in Australia.
Continued…

 The reading have offered information on inequality in
the wealthy countries (McGregor, 1997).
 There are persons who live in poverty despite the
country being wealthy.
 There are some who do not have access to education.
How the reading fits the ideas own interest

 There is assumption that every individual in wealthy
country is doing well this is not true.
 Each individual posse’s different attribute of wealth
and the status in the society (McGregor, 1997).
 Egalitarianism highlights that individuals have
different attributes (McGregor, 1997).
 Each person has equal rights regardless of the class and
they need to be treated equally.
Continued…

 There should be aspect of fair treatment.
 The reading highlights that each individual is not equal
in the society but treatment should be equal.
 My guiding principle and application to own interest
from the reading is equality of opportunity.
Continued…

 Numerous activities emerged from the reading such as
debates.
 There was debate on evidence of poverty and
hierarchical social relation exhibited in history.
 Class discussion on the class structures in regards to
the ruling class.
Activities that emerged from the reading

 Debates on the aspect of globalization and how it has
impacted the social class in Australia.
 Debates on class spill and social investigation along
with how it has impacted individuals life in Australia.
Continued…

Habibis, D., & Walter, M. (2009). Social inequality in
Australia: Discourses, realities and future, Oxford
University Press, Melbourne.
McGregor, C. (1997). Class in Australia, Penguin,
Melbourne
Saunders, P. G. (2005) .The Poverty Wars, University of
New South Wales Press, Sydney
References