W13.2 Social inequality ---CAI YAYU

 

1.   Summarize 

     Social inequality refers to the inequities that exist in society in terms of economic,educational, power, opportunity and resource distribution. It results in some people or groups enjoying greater advantages and opportunities in society, while others or groups face restrictions and injustices.There are five systems or types of social inequality: wealth inequality, treatment and responsibility inequality, political inequality, life inequality, and membership inequality.

2.   Interesting point

Max Weber used social class to study wealth and status. For him, social stratification was closely related to prestige and privilege. It can explain social reproduction, i.e. the tendency for social stratification to remain stable over generations and also to maintain most inequalities. Such inequalities include differences in income, wealth, access to education, pension levels, social status, socio-economic safety nets, etc. Generally speaking, social class can be defined as a large group of people located in a similar class within a hierarchy and distinguished from other large groups within the hierarchy by characteristics such as occupation, education, income and wealth.

3.   Discussion point

What does global inequality create?

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  1. LUANQIANYUEMay 26, 2023 at 5:52 AM

    exacerbates inter-societal tensions and discontent. Unequal distribution of economic and social disparities can lead to social conflict, protests, and political instability

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  2. 정담문May 27, 2023 at 11:07 PM

    It will lead to a wide gap in global economic levels, disharmony in social atmosphere, and unfair treatment between groups

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