inequality - Definition from the SOCIOLOGY topic - SOCIETY

Topic: SOCIOLOGY

inequality
noun

in‧e‧qual‧i‧ty See pronunciation table in "How to use dictionary" pages

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plural inequalities [uncountable and countable]

SS an unfair situation, in which some groups in society have more money, opportunities, power etc than others [≠ equality]

inequality in

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There are inequalities in wealth distribution.

inequality of

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inequality of opportunity

inequality between

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inequalities between men and women

social/gender/racial etc inequality

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a policy that aims to redress racial inequalities

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