social inequality JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/sɒʃəl ɪnkwaɪəlɪti/ · sos·i·al in·kwa·i·ti·ty
noun
- A state of affairs in which individuals or groups have different levels of access to resources, opportunities, or privileges, often resulting in unequal distribution of wealth, power, or status. The report highlighted the social inequality in education, where students from low-income families struggled to access quality schools and resources.
- A situation in which certain groups are disadvantaged or marginalized due to their social status, ethnicity, or other characteristics. The social inequality faced by women in the workplace was a major concern for the feminist movement.
verb
- To treat or regard individuals or groups as unequal, often unfairly or unjustly. The company was accused of socially inequitably distributing bonuses among its employees.
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Did you know? The concept of social inequality has been a central theme in the works of philosophers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Rawls, who argued that social inequality is a natural consequence of human nature, but also that it can be mitigated through social and economic policies.