closed down and reopened as the same type of business or as something completely different which is due to economic change in society. Society is made and remade by the material that is often hidden such as electricity‚ cables‚ sewers and water pipes. Blakeley and Staples (2014‚ p. 22). All of which are needed to keep the street running along with the shoppers and workers. Through the module materials I have learnt that‚ inequalities are often about people’s lack of choices in society due to mobility issues
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The making‚ and re-making‚ of City Road Since the late 19th Century‚ City Road and its residents have gone through many changes. We have seen‚ (The Open University‚ 2015) and read about‚ (Blakeley and Staples‚ 2014) how society has been made and remade‚ reflecting the wider economic climate. The term ‘making and re-making’ implies that; City road has changed‚ is changing‚ and will most likely change again. The residents have also made‚ and remade‚ their own lives. Mark‚ the gentleman who
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outline some inequalities and differences on a street that you know. ’Inequality ’ in our society is described as ’The unequal distribution of valued social resources ’ (Allen and Blakeley 2014‚ p.13)‚ and ’Difference ’ is defined as ’Contrasts between groupings of people ’ (Allen and Blakeley 2014‚ p.25). This essay will distinguish some of the inequalities and differences that are observable on Market Street‚ In Manchester. Firstly‚ Inequalities within Market Street are numerous but subtle
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outlets showing how some people are forced to conform and try to negotiate their identities. This is an example of how ‘differences and inequalities are produced’ (Blakeley et al.‚ 2010 pg20). The Lisburn Road is seen very much as a shopping place for the more affluent person with many boutiques offering designer clothing
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Professional institutions play an important role in any economy‚ including the regulation of different professions which range from finance to medicine. According to Trevor Blakeley (2004)‚ professional institutions must recognise that their obligations to society take precedence over those to their individual members‚ setting standards of professional competence and integrity to be achieved and exercised by members‚ acknowledging the wide range of activities upon which members might be engaged upon
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Introducing the Social Sciences. https://learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=620292§ion=2 http://www.socialinvestmentscotland.com/resources/case-studies/fraserburgh-development-trust-fdt/ Blakeley‚ G. and Staples‚ M. (2014) ‘The life and times of the street’‚ in Allen‚ J. And Blakeley‚ G. (eds) Understanding Social Lives‚ Part 1‚ Milton Keynes: The Open University Dey‚ Allan‚ G. (1986) “Old Fraserburgh”. P.Scrogie Ltd. The Open University 2014‚ Communities on the Street (Video). DD102
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Drawing on what you have learned from the Making Social Lives DVD and Learning Companion 1‚ describe some inequalities on City Road. ‘Inequality’ refers to the unequal distribution of valued social resources within a society or between societies (Blakeley et al‚ 2009‚ Page. 24). Throughout this essay I will be drawing from what I have learned from the study materials to describe some of the inequalities on City Road in Cardiff. I will be looking at the younger community compared with the elderly‚
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National Taiwan University Department of Business Administration Principle of Accounting: MID-Exam 1 (Problem) March 18 ‚ 2013 Student Major and Class (系級) Student Name Student Number Problem 1 (10 points‚ 2 point/each) 1. Which of the following is incorrect about the statement of cash flows? a. It is a fourth basic financial statement. b. It provides information
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able to determine what level of quality the purchase. References Blakeley‚ G. and Staples‚ M. “The life and times of the street” Blakeley‚ G. and Allen‚ J. Understanding Social Lives‚ part 1‚ The Open University The Open University (2014a) “The life and Times of the Street: part 1” [video]‚ DD102 Introducing the social sciences. Available at
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the country.” ‘The material world is also involved in shaping difference and equality. Difference in age can become an inequality when the buildings and streets are designed for those who find it easy to get around’ (Blakeley et al‚ 2009). This is also true for those who have physical disabilities. I have noticed that admission to some of the businesses can exclude the people who are less able. Unlike City Road which has wide pavements and easy access to shops‚ the businesses
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