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Social inequality occurs when resources within a society are unevenly distributed. The differences can be connected with religion, kinship, race, ethnicity
Social_inequality
Distribution of income or wealth between different groups
Economic inequality is an umbrella term for three concepts: income inequality, how the total sum of money paid to people is distributed among them; wealth
Economic_inequality
Topics referred to by the same term
countries Social inequality, unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group Gender inequality, unequal treatment
Inequality
This is a list of countries by inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI), as published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its
List of countries by inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
List_of_countries_by_inequality-adjusted_Human_Development_Index
Concept in sociology
degree of social inequality determines a person's social stratum. Generally, the greater the social complexity of a society, the more social stratification
Social_stratification
Term used to explain attention distribution across social media
Attention inequality is the inequality of distribution of attention across users on social networks, people in general, and for scientific papers. Yun
Attention_inequality
Unequal distribution of academic resources
Inequality in education is broken down into different types: regional inequality, inequality by sex, inequality by social stratification, inequality by
Educational_inequality
Mobility to move social classes
valuation of income or wealth and also affect social status, social class, and social inequality do affect social mobility. These include sex or gender, race
Social_mobility
The inequality of wealth (i.e., inequality in the distribution of assets) has substantially increased in the United States since the late 1980s. Wealth
Wealth inequality in the United States
Wealth_inequality_in_the_United_States
and increased government accountability. While racial inequality has declined, social inequalities nonetheless persist. White nepotism remains a considerable
Inequality in post-apartheid South Africa
Inequality_in_post-apartheid_South_Africa
Problem that influences a considerable number of individuals within a society
education. Social problems in the workplace include occupational stress, theft, sexual harassment, wage inequality, gender inequality, racial inequality, health
Social_issue
1755 treatise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
1755 treatise by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, on the topic of social inequality and its origins. The work was written in 1754 as Rousseau's entry
Discourse_on_Inequality
Unequal quality of housing in a society
different racial or social backgrounds). Housing inequality is directly related to racial, social, income and wealth inequality. It is often the result
Housing_inequality
Form of social inequality
Structural inequality occurs when the fabric of organizations, institutions, governments or social networks contains an embedded cultural, linguistic
Structural_inequality
Medical sociologist
Academy profile, Bartley specialises in "unemployment, social inequality, gender and other social determinants of health over the life course". In a book
Melanie_Bartley
not uniform across the producers, exacerbating existing social inequalities. The ethnic inequality narrative has been prevalent in literature written from
Coffee_production_in_Vietnam
Networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society
(18 June 2004). Social Inequality. Russell Sage Foundation. ISBN 978-1-61044-420-0. Neckerman, Kathryn (18 June 2004). Social Inequality. Russell Sage Foundation
Social_capital
Effects of income inequality, researchers have found, include higher rates of health and social problems, and lower rates of social goods, a lower population-wide
Effects of economic inequality
Effects_of_economic_inequality
Inequality of access to information and communication technologies
motivational, material, skills, and usage access. The digital divide worsens inequality in access to information and resources. According to 2026 data from the
Digital_divide
Indian politician (1950–2009)
party Apna Dal. He staunchly opposed casteism and fought against social inequality. Sone Lal Patel was born on 2 July 1950 in Bagulihai village, Kannauj
Sone_Lal_Patel
American sociologist (born 1958)
is an American sociologist and academic renowned for his work on social inequality, economic stratification, and mobility. He is the Barbara Kimball
David_Grusky
Spread of world views, products, ideas, capital and labor
sustainability of long-term and continuous economic expansion, the social structural inequality caused by these processes, and the colonial, imperialistic, or
Globalization
Sociological concept
particular kind harden into a new social class without room in it for others. In 1990, Michael Kinsley stated, "Inequalities of income, wealth, status are
Myth_of_meritocracy
Inc. p. 455. ISBN 978-0-7425-4554-0. Doob, Christopher (2013). Social Inequality and Social Stratification in US Society. (1st ed.). Upper Saddle River,
Invisible_Class_Empire
Social concept
Transnationalized Social Question: Migration and Social Inequalities - Abstract in english Thomas Piketty (2015): The Economics of Inequality, page 7 + page
Social_question
Database of wealth and income distribution
World Inequality Database (WID), previously The World Wealth and Income Database, also known as WID.world, is an extensive, open and accessible database
World_Inequality_Database
Theory of advantage or entitlement
used in a variety of subjects and often linked to social inequality. Privilege is also linked to social and cultural forms of power. It began as an academic
Social_privilege
Ways inequality is measured
Income inequality metrics or income distribution metrics are used by social scientists to measure the distribution of income and economic inequality among
Income_inequality_metrics
Concept in political philosophy
as social". Plato believed rights existed only between free people, and the law should take "account in the first instance of relations of inequality in
Social_justice
Unequal treatment in the workplace
Occupational inequality is the unequal treatment of people based on gender, sexuality, age, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, height, weight
Occupational_inequality
Idea and situation that women and men are not treated as equal
Gender inequality refers to gender specific disparities in access to opportunities, resources, rights, and protections. Where gender inequality is present
Gender_inequality
Gender Inequality Index (GII). Among the GII components, China's maternal mortality ratio was 23 out of 100,000 live births. In its education inequality, 68
Gender_inequality_in_China
Hierarchical stratification of societies
there will always be social inequality because of how society is viewed and run. Later Enlightenment thinkers viewed inequality as valuable and crucial
Social_class
1996 book
conclusion and that alternative explanations (particularly the effects of social inequality) better explain differences in IQ scores than genetic explanations
Inequality_by_Design
Form of social disadvantage and relegation to the fringe of society
Addeo (2022) introduced the concept of the "Inequality Loop" to describe how social and digital inequalities reinforce each other over time. In this self-reinforcing
Social_exclusion
Worldwide protests by Generation Z individuals
between social media penetration and a low average age, on the one hand, and increased social discontent over issues such as socio-economic inequality, unemployment
Gen_Z_protests
American book publisher (1975-)
Economic Development in Latin America Social Behavior & Natural Resources Series Social Inequality Series Social Impact Assessment Series Studies in Ancient
Westview_Press
Income inequality has fluctuated considerably in the United States since measurements began around 1915, moving in an arc between peaks in the 1920s and
Income inequality in the United States
Income_inequality_in_the_United_States
Economic and social conditions that influence differences in health status
Status and Health Income Inequality and Health Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts Social Determinants of Health, Social Determinants of Health
Social_determinants_of_health
Colombian people of African descent
certain social aspects. Social issues concerning Afro-Colombians range from socio-economic inequalities to physical violence and other forms of inequality and
Afro-Colombians
Analysis of social structures using network and graph theory
members who, if removed from a group, would disconnect the group. The inequality of social networks has long attracted attention from sociologists and economists
Social_network_analysis
Equality for all people within society
within a society, the scope of social equality expands as new forms of social inequality become apparent and new solutions become possible. Illustrating the
Social_equality
1997 book by Brian Daizen Victoria
been used as a "moral justification for social inequality". Protection of the state and the hierarchical social structures. Emphasis on śūnyatā and selflessness
Zen_at_War
Japan's gender inequality history
population decline, reinforced gendered education and social expectations, and inequalities in the LGBTQ+ community. Between 1878 and 1883, when the
Gender_inequality_in_Japan
Income inequality in India refers to the unequal distribution of wealth and income among its citizens. According to the CIA World Factbook, the Gini coefficient
Income_inequality_in_India
Position within social structure
ranks individuals by relation to chief Social class – Hierarchical stratification of societies Social inequality Social stratification – Concept in sociology
Social_status
Overview article
disparities, which requires an inequality in disease that is linked to, at least in part, systemic differences faced by socially and economically disadvantaged
Inequality_in_disease
Horizontal inequality is the inequality—economical, social or other—that does not follow from a difference in an inherent quality such as intelligence
Horizontal_inequality
Unjust treatment
and Social Class: Dimensions of Inequality and Identity. SAGE Publications. Sidanius, Jim (1999). Social dominance : an intergroup theory of social hierarchy
Oppression
Personality trait favoring social hierarchies
levels of group-based social inequality, and hierarchy-attenuating (HA) forces, producing greater levels of group-based social equality. SDO is the individual
Social_dominance_orientation
Indian politician
people through education. He had a vision of India free from slavery, social inequality, and communal disharmony. He took part in the freedom movement, for
Abdul_Bari_(professor)
Scientific study of human society and relationships
demographic, social, and cultural facts in terms of human social interaction. Some of the major topics in this field are social inequality, group dynamics
Sociology
Reproduction of social structures and systems
how social life affects morbidity and mortality rate, and vice versa. Social reproduction is involved in this field when it comes to how inequalities affect
Social_reproduction
Bias built into institutions and systems
Structural inequality is conceptualized as the bias "between social groups within a society or population."[unreliable source] Structural inequality occurs
Structural inequality in education
Structural_inequality_in_education
Spread of wealth in a society
various members or groups in a society. It shows one aspect of economic inequality or economic heterogeneity. The distribution of wealth differs from the
Distribution_of_wealth
Topics referred to by the same term
anthropological dimension of the digital social changes Digital divide, a form of economic and social inequality in access to or use of information and
Digital
1993 novel by Octavia E. Butler
in a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected by climate change and social inequality. The novel follows Lauren Olamina, a young woman who can feel the
Parable_of_the_Sower_(novel)
Unequal access to transport
University. ISBN 1-920952-18-7. OCLC 781519117. Power, Anne (2012-03-01). "Social inequality, disadvantaged neighbourhoods and transport deprivation: an assessment
Transport_divide
Relates income inequality and income mobility
cross-sectional income inequality and persistence of income across generations. The scatter plot shows a correlation between income inequality in a country and
Great_Gatsby_Curve
American sociologist (born 1950)
Berkeley. Hout has studied social inequality, religion, and politics using demographic methods. Much of his research concerns social mobility, with demographic
Michael_Hout
Indian economist
best known for her papers concerning various topics such as poverty, inequality, regional disparities, and gender discrimination. She is currently working
Ashwini_Deshpande
Centralization of wealth in Lima, Peru
throughout Peru's history and has resulted with large levels of economic inequality, political alienation and other disparities in rural regions, with Lima
Centralism_(Peru)
2019 civil unrest in Chile
million people took to the streets of Santiago to protest against social inequality in what was called "the biggest march of Chile". As of 28 December
Social_Outburst_(Chile)
Sociological theory of health disparities
are fulfilled. According to Link and Phelan, a fundamental social cause of health inequalities has four key components: The cause influences multiple disease
Theory_of_fundamental_causes
Branch of anarchism emphasizing social solidarity
leadership. Social anarchism values social equality, in that it is opposed to the inequalities produced by hierarchies. It is not opposed to all inequality, instead
Social_anarchism
Index of social mobility of the World Economic Forum
the index to analyze income inequality and have determined reasons for countries to improve social mobility. The Global Social Mobility Index was established
Global_Social_Mobility_Index
Grouping by physical or social qualities
groupings correspond closely with patterns of social stratification, for social scientists studying social inequality, race can be a significant variable. As
Race_(human_categorization)
South Korean self-deprecating term
spread of the phrase "Hell Joseon" is a growing social discourse and awareness of social inequality in South Korea. South Korea operates a compulsory
Hell_Joseon
Social issue in the U.S.
Reservation poverty and other discriminatory factors have led to persisting social inequality on Native American reservations. Disparities between many aspects
Native Americans and reservation inequality
Native_Americans_and_reservation_inequality
Group or class of persons enjoying superior status
Social Inequality and Social Stratification in US Society. Pearson Education Inc. p. 18. ISBN 978-0-205-79241-2. Doob, Christopher (2013). Social Inequality
Elite
country with inequality in wealth distribution, poverty level and human rights aspects. Kenya's inequality is reflected by share of income and social services
Poverty_in_Kenya
soar creating housing deficits. However, this breeds discrimination and inequality as the new buildings do not fulfill any housing need for the general populace
Human_rights_in_Nigeria
Inequality within immigrant families in the United States are usually due to variations of legal status, employment and education opportunities, cultural
Inequality within immigrant families in the United States
Inequality_within_immigrant_families_in_the_United_States
Political ideology within liberalism
freedoms, social liberalism places greater emphasis on the role of government in addressing social inequalities and ensuring public welfare. Social liberal
Social_liberalism
2021 book by Kathryn Paige Harden
science and eugenics, which have been used to explain and justify social inequalities. Some reviewers said the book describes behavior genetics accurately
The_Genetic_Lottery
Political philosophy
would aid in achieving the desired social and economic objective of diminishing social inequality and maximizing social welfare. There are various ways to
Redistribution of income and wealth
Redistribution_of_income_and_wealth
Knife-enabled crime harming multiple victims
mass stabbing. This may include social inequality, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, easy access to weapons, social and cultural norms, religious and
Mass_stabbing
Branch of social psychology
people tend to be of White people. Class consciousness Social psychology Social class Social inequality Kraus, Michael W.; Stephens, Nicole M. (September 2012)
Psychology_of_social_class
Aspect of organizational theory
and continues to provide empirical insights into modern social issues such as social inequality and discrimination. While philosophers and thinkers have
Intergroup_relations
American anthropologist and activist (1961–2020)
historical relationship between debt and social institutions, as well as a series of essays on the origins of social inequality in prehistory. In parallel, he developed
David_Graeber
Filipina actress
experiences on an exclusive golf course explore themes of class, power and social inequality. In 2025, Agoto was selected to participate in the Berlinale Talents
Jorrybell_Agoto
Measure of inequality of a statistical distribution
intended to represent the income inequality, the wealth inequality, or the consumption inequality within a nation or a social group. It was developed by Italian
Gini_coefficient
Segregation of society into different social groups
Social polarization is the segregation within a society that emerges when factors such as income inequality, real-estate fluctuations and economic displacement
Social_polarization
Favela in São Paulo
Paulo newspaper. It highlights social inequality, both in Brazil and Latin America in general. "Picturing Inequalities". Justice Spatiale. 2019-12-04
Paraisópolis,_São_Paulo
Money given by Black workers to family members
individual savings for buying a home or for retirement, and it perpetuates the inequality of wealth. These professionals may also hope to break the cycle of poverty
Black_tax
British archaeologist
Orwell Prize in 2022. Wengrow has contributed essays on topics such as social inequality and climate change to The Guardian and The New York Times. In 2021
David_Wengrow
Social theory asserting that value systems perpetuate poverty
our understanding of the production and reproduction of poverty and social inequality." Further discourse suggests that Oscar Lewis's work was misunderstood
Culture_of_poverty
Inequality in Hollywood refers to the various forms of discrimination and social inequality among all branches of the American media industry, such as
Inequality_in_Hollywood
American sociologist (born 1947)
States. Great Divides: Readings in Social Inequality in the United States is a textbook on American social inequality compiled by Thomas Shapiro with contributions
Thomas_Shapiro
Human right
the new total of out-of-school children reached 250 million, with social inequality as a major cause. Around the world, 16% of youth were not attending
Right_to_education
American psychologist and author
ethnic discrimination, gender and ethnic identity development, and social inequality. Brown earned a B.S., magna cum laude, in psychology at Belmont University
Christia_Brown
Ethical analysis of social phenomena
Conflict theory Racism Critical theory Deviancy Social justice Social inequality Social class Social phenomenology Structural violence Structure and agency
Social_philosophy
American sociologist
in America (2023, University of California Press), Golden Years? Social Inequality in Late Life (2019, Russell Sage), and Worried Sick (2014, Rutgers
Deborah_Carr
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2026
an angry protagonist fighting against corruption, injustice, and social inequality, which frequently brought him into conflict with the state's ruling
C._Joseph_Vijay
Ivorian researcher of the African diaspora
degree at the University of Chicago in 1982. Her research considered social inequality in Africa. In 1991 Assié-Lumumba moved to the Cornell University as
N'Dri_Thérèse_Assié-Lumumba
Period in the history of Spain, 1874–1931
and characterised the era with comparative peace, despite great social inequalities in the agricultural areas of Spain, and sporadic unrest relating
Restoration_(Spain)
likely to receive votes from members of their party and Independents. Social inequality and sexism have been noted by scholars as influencing the electoral
Politics_of_the_United_States
American professor (born 1958)
Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University. His research focuses on the intersection of social psychology, social inequality, politics, and
Lawrence_D._Bobo
Lack of culturally normal interaction
Social deprivation is the reduction or prevention of culturally normal interaction between an individual and the rest of society. This social deprivation
Social_deprivation
Sociology principle
national awareness of civil rights and racial inequality. The National Academy of Public Administration defines social equity as "The fair, just and equitable
Social_equity
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