A2 Level Sociology : Differentiation and Stratification

Part One: Useful Links

An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in the UK.

Guardian Interactive Graphic on An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in the UK

Guardian Review of "The Spirit Level " by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett

The Equality Trust [Follow links for PowerPoint on  "The Spirit Level", a critique from Peter Saunders and a defence from the authors]

Part Two: Teaching Notes

Social Class, Wealth and Income: an Introduction

Marxist Theory and Capitalist Class Structures

Conservative Governments and Economic Inequality 1979-1997  NEW

Trends in the Distribution of Income : An Appendix   NEW

Part Three: PowerPoint Presentations

Poverty and Inequality  [External link to Institute of Fiscal Studies PPT] NEW

Part Four: Essays