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Inequality
/ɪniːkwˈɒlɪti/
/ˈɪniˈkwɑɫəti/, /ˌɪnəˈkwɑɫəti/, /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑɫəti/
Inequality
01
a situation where there is a lack of fairness or equal treatment between individuals or groups
02
a statement that compares two quantities, expressions, or values and indicates their relative sizes
Example
The government has perpetuated inequality through its policies.
Systemic inequality can rob certain groups of people of their chances for success.
The entrenched prejudices in society perpetuated discrimination and inequality.
Gender stratification leads to inequalities between men and women.
The abasement of women in certain societies perpetuates gender inequality and discrimination.