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Social Inequality

Definition: Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among individuals or groups within a society, resulting in disparities in wealth, power, and social status.

Examples

  1. Noun:
    • The growing social inequality in the country has led to increased tensions between the rich and the poor.
    • Studies have shown that social inequality has a significant impact on the overall well-being of individuals.
  2. Adjective:
    • Some societies are characterized by high levels of social inequality, while others promote more egalitarian values.
    • Addressing social inequality requires a comprehensive and inclusive approach.
  3. Related terms:
social forces social function social fund social funxtion social gathering social group social ill social imagination social inequality social institution social insurance social insurance number social integrity social interaction social intercourse social labor social lion

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