Upskilling (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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When did the upskilling vs deskilling debate begin?
When did the upskilling vs deskilling debate begin?
1980s
What does upskilling refer to?
What does upskilling refer to?
Expansion of higher-skilled occupations
What target did Tony Blair set for higher education as PM?
What target did Tony Blair set for higher education as PM?
50% of 18-year-olds to enter uni
How many graduates did the UK have by 2013?
How many graduates did the UK have by 2013?
12 million
Who pioneered the upskilling argument through the concept of post-industrial society in 1973?
Who pioneered the upskilling argument through the concept of post-industrial society in 1973?
Daniel Bell
What type of society did Daniel Bell predict would evolve from post-industrial society?
What type of society did Daniel Bell predict would evolve from post-industrial society?
Knowledge society
What qualifications were required to train as a state enrolled nurse 30 years ago?
What qualifications were required to train as a state enrolled nurse 30 years ago?
Only 3 GCSEs
What % of 2012 UK graduates worked in non-graduate positions?
What % of 2012 UK graduates worked in non-graduate positions?
47%
Between 1993-2011, how did the % of 16-24 year old females in low-paid work change?
Between 1993-2011, how did the % of 16-24 year old females in low-paid work change?
7% to 21%
In 2011, how many young women worked in skilled trades compared to young men?
In 2011, how many young women worked in skilled trades compared to young men?
1 in 100 vs 1 in 5
In what year was Lord Leitch's report on UK long-term skills needs published?
In what year was Lord Leitch's report on UK long-term skills needs published?
2006
What wage trend supports the upskilling argument over the past 30 years?
What wage trend supports the upskilling argument over the past 30 years?
Skilled workers had real wage rises