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The document outlines the income distribution of a city with 100 workers across four income groups: Elite, High Income, Middle-Income, and Low-Income, detailing their respective percentages, average monthly incomes, and total group incomes. It emphasizes the stark contrast between the income shares of the Elite (5%) and Low-Income group (40%), prompting analysis from both functionalist and conflict perspectives regarding the necessity of income hierarchy and the implications of wealth disparity. Additionally, it poses a reflection question for policymakers on potential changes to achieve fairer income distribution.

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The document outlines the income distribution of a city with 100 workers across four income groups: Elite, High Income, Middle-Income, and Low-Income, detailing their respective percentages, average monthly incomes, and total group incomes. It emphasizes the stark contrast between the income shares of the Elite (5%) and Low-Income group (40%), prompting analysis from both functionalist and conflict perspectives regarding the necessity of income hierarchy and the implications of wealth disparity. Additionally, it poses a reflection question for policymakers on potential changes to achieve fairer income distribution.

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Scenario:

A city has 100 workers divided into different income levels:

Income Group % of population Average monthly income (PHP) Total Group Income (PHP)

Elite (e.g., business owners, 5% 500,000


investors, top politicians)

High Income (e.g., managers, 10% 100,000


executives)
Middle-Income (e.g., Teachers, 45% 35,000
nurses, small business owners)

Low-Income (e.g., factory 40% 12,000


workers, cashiers, janitors)

Task:
1. Compute the total income per group using this formula:
• Total Group Income = (% of Population/100 people) × (Average Monthly Income × 100 people)
2. Compare the income share of the Elite (5%) vs. the Low-Income group (40%)
3. Interpret the data using both perspectives:
• Functionalist Perspective: Explain how this income hierarchy might be necessary for society.
• Conflict Perspective: Critique how this income gap benefits the wealthy and limits opportunities for the poor.
4. Reflection Question: If you were a policymaker, what changes (if any) would you propose to make the income distribution fairer?

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