Social Inequality

Definition

Social inequality refers to disparities in the distribution of economic assets and income as well as between the overall quality and luxury of each person's existence.

Related terms

Social Stratification: The division of society into levels based on power, wealth and status.

Economic Inequality: The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.

Class System: A form of social stratification where people are grouped into a set of hierarchical social categories.