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Informationen zum Autor The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the government department that provides UK statistical and registration services. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation! the performance of government! and their own position. Zusammenfassung Focus On Social Inequalities is a readable introduction to the subject, presenting information on education; work; income; living standards; inequalities in health; and social participation. It considers the advantaged as well as the disadvantaged, and explores the differences between them. The focus is on the UK, but the report also features international comparisons. Time series are included where possible to show trends in types of inequality. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Figures and Tables List of Contributors Acknowledgements PART 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction Key Concepts Influences and Inter-relationships Contents and Structure of the Report PART 2: EDUCATION! TRAINING AND SKILLS Introduction Early Years Compulsory Education Non-attendance at School Post Compulsory Education Skills Qualifications and Outcomes Conclusion PART 3: WORK Introduction Employment Disadvantaged Groups Conclusion Government Policy Glossary of Terms PART 4: INCOME Introduction Income Wealth! Savings and Debt Conclusion PART 5: Living Standards Introduction Expenditure and Material Resources Housing and Homelessness Local Environment! Anti-social Behaviour and Crime Transport and Access to Services Conclusion PART 6: HEALTH Introduction Early Years Lifestyles Use of Primary Health Care Services Health Status Mental Health Mortality Conclusion PART 7: PARTICIPATION Introduction Organisational Membership Civic Engagement Volunteering Social Networks Barriers to Participation Conclusion Appendix Part 1: Symbols! Conventions and Abbreviations Part 2: Education! Training and Skills Part 3: Work Part 4: Income Part 5: Living Standards Part 6: Health Part 7: Participation ...
