Social Inequality
/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪnˌkwɒləˈtiː/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition in which social groups have unequal access to resources, rights, and opportunities, often leading to systemic disadvantage and discrimination.
Social inequality remains a central concern in human rights law and anti-discrimination policies.
Forms
- social inequality
- social inequalities
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Commentary
Legal discussions of social inequality often focus on structural disparities impacting rights and access, informing anti-discrimination and equality legislation.
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