Social Divisions
Chapter 4 Discussion Questions

• Who are the poor? Which groups can be said to 'live in poverty'? Discuss the assumptions that underlie your choices.
  
• How useful is the concept of social exclusion in describing the position of marginalised groups in society? What social policies are implied by focusing on social exclusion?
  
• How important are age divisions in contemporary society? Are the young or the old more socially excluded?
  
• Is the term 'disability' an unacceptable way of referring to those who merely have different abilities?