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• Social inequality is the difference in the distribution of social desirables such as wealth, power, and prestige. It also refers to the unequal opportunities of individuals based on their social status
• Social inequality


  The difference in the distribution of social desirables such as wealth, power, and prestige. It also refers to the unequal opportunities of individuals based on their social status.
• Types of social inequality


  • Access to social, political, and symbolic capital
  • Gender inequality
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Other minorities
  • Global inequality
• Social capital


  The potential ability to obtain resources, favors, or information from one's personal connections
• Political capital


  The distance between regular people and the decision-makers
• Symbolic capital


  The resources available in an individual which serve as a recognition of honor, prestige, and class
• In other countries, women are paid lower than men because of their sexuality and biological differences
• The LGBT community has always been treated indifferently because they do not fall within the biologically gender group
• One in five (20.8%) LGBT employees reported experiencing physical harassment because of their sexual orientation or gender identity
• Some people live in places far away from the city and technology, so they may appear indifferent than usual. They have been constantly labeled and treated as people with minimal knowledge and capabilities.
• Other minorities


  • People with disabilities
  • People with other religions
• Persons with disability (PWD)


  Those who have long-term physical and mental illness with various barriers that can hinder their full effective participation in society on an equal basis with others
• Global inequality


  The unequal distribution of social gaps across nations that are usually seen on the ratio between number of deaths versus number of live births per capita as well as life expectancy
• State actor


  The institution implementing the functions of the government
• Non-state actor


  An individual or organization that has powerful economic, political, and social power
• Powerful individuals or groups, the non-state actor has the capability of influencing decision-making in any national or even international concern
• The state recognizes the value of non-state actors in the achievement and implementation of goals in the national and global community
• Global stratification


  The unequal distribution of social gaps across nations that are usually seen on the ratio between number of deaths versus number of live births per capita as well as life expectancy
• Methods to address global inequalities


  • Ownership of properties and inclusiveness of the lower class
  • Inclusive partnership across nations that focus on technological advancements and innovations
  • Revise taxation plans, ensuring lower taxes for poorer people
  • Monitoring and stopping labor abuse through higher wages, less work hours, bonuses, health benefits, and noncontractualization
• International inequality


  The idea of inequality between countries, which can be compared to global inequality between people across countries
• In a functionalist society, minorities also play social roles that contribute to social balance and equilibrium, but these roles are bound by limitations and social norms
• In conflict societies, minority groups are seen as lower-class individuals that will not be able to keep up with the consistent competition occurring within the environment
• Inequality among minority groups is greatly driven by global inequalities significantly coming from the influence of richer, more influential countries