Inequality: Relationship Between The Corner Shop And The Farmer's Market
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Written exercise:
In your own words, define difference and inequality, and provide an example of each on City Road.
Foods bank are an inequality for people who are on benefits or off work due to sickness or injury. They can’t afford to attend the farmer’s market or a cafe as these social environments are aimed at people who find themselves in a better financial and social position (Open University, 2014a) Therefore the people that are dependant on food banks are defined by their circumstances, these people would be unable to join the Tennis club as their financial situation would not allow it. This shows clear inequality between people on benefits and people earning a living wage. The tennis club should offer free sessions to those on benefits or on a low income otherwise it will continue to be perceived as an elitist institution. …show more content…
One of the differences seen on the street is the relationship between the corner shop and the farmer’s market.
The market provides a way of life to the people in the community, they know what they will be doing on that day the market is open, they know what they want from the market and it provides the produce and a community feeling. However the corner shop has a lack of products on its shelves and the products it does have are outdated and understocked (Open University, 2014a). It does not cater to the needs of the community and as a result had to close down due to competition from the larger retail stores within the area and lack of community support from City Road residents.
References.
The Open University (2014a) “The Life and Times of the Street: Part 1”
[Video], DD102 Introducing the Social Sciences. Available at https://learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=443760§ion=2.3
(Accessed on 9th October
2014).
Self reflection:
I enjoy learning about the street as it is still quite an alien concept to me, I come from a country where High streets do not exist and our community shopping areas are all self-contained centres; we do have small local shops but not on the scale of City Road.
Part 3: Forum posting
(5 per cent of the mark for this assignment)
Write no more than 100 words in your tutor group forum describing a street which you know.
Word limit: 100 words
The street I know best has various facilities include a bank a pub 2 food stores a jewellers, there is also an American style fast food joint which sells things like milk shakes, burger and waffles, a bakers and a Costa coffee. There are also a few cultural stores selling herbs, spices specialised vegetables and fruit.
On one of the corners is a private gentleman 's club. At one point there were 2 travel agents on the street but one closed down and the Costa coffee house opened in its place. There are also several pound shops and a charity store
(posted tutor forum 21/10/14)
Written exercise:
In your own words, define difference and inequality, and provide an example of each on City Road.
Foods bank are an inequality for people who are on benefits or off work due to sickness or injury. They can’t afford to attend the farmer’s market or a cafe as these social environments are aimed at people who find themselves in a better financial and social position (Open University, 2014a) Therefore the people that are dependant on food banks are defined by their circumstances, these people would be unable to join the Tennis club as their financial situation would not allow it. This shows clear inequality between people on benefits and people earning a living wage. The tennis club should offer free sessions to those on benefits or on a low income otherwise it will continue to be perceived as an elitist institution. …show more content…
One of the differences seen on the street is the relationship between the corner shop and the farmer’s market.
The market provides a way of life to the people in the community, they know what they will be doing on that day the market is open, they know what they want from the market and it provides the produce and a community feeling. However the corner shop has a lack of products on its shelves and the products it does have are outdated and understocked (Open University, 2014a). It does not cater to the needs of the community and as a result had to close down due to competition from the larger retail stores within the area and lack of community support from City Road residents.
References.
The Open University (2014a) “The Life and Times of the Street: Part 1”
[Video], DD102 Introducing the Social Sciences. Available at https://learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=443760§ion=2.3
(Accessed on 9th October
2014).
Self reflection:
I enjoy learning about the street as it is still quite an alien concept to me, I come from a country where High streets do not exist and our community shopping areas are all self-contained centres; we do have small local shops but not on the scale of City Road.
Part 3: Forum posting
(5 per cent of the mark for this assignment)
Write no more than 100 words in your tutor group forum describing a street which you know.
Word limit: 100 words
The street I know best has various facilities include a bank a pub 2 food stores a jewellers, there is also an American style fast food joint which sells things like milk shakes, burger and waffles, a bakers and a Costa coffee. There are also a few cultural stores selling herbs, spices specialised vegetables and fruit.
On one of the corners is a private gentleman 's club. At one point there were 2 travel agents on the street but one closed down and the Costa coffee house opened in its place. There are also several pound shops and a charity store
(posted tutor forum 21/10/14)