W13.1 May 27 (Mon)—CHENG SHIYI

1.Summary

 Social inequality is the difference in wealth, income, education, opportunities and power, etc., between different people or groups in a society, some of whom have more resources and better living conditions than others. This inequality is not only economic, but also political, legal and cultural. Inequality is most evident in the economy, for example: some people have high incomes and others have low incomes. There is also inequality in education, where there are differences in access to and quality of education for different groups of people. Some people can go to good schools and others can only go to under-resourced or bad schools. Political inequality is when some people or a certain group of people have more voice and influence in decision-making and policy-making (e.g. celebrities), while others find it difficult to have a voice or influence policy (e.g. ordinary people). There are many reasons for social inequality, such as: historical legacy, economic structure, government policies and cultural practices, and so on. These not only affect the quality of life of individuals, but also the stability and development of society. Understanding and addressing social inequality is therefore an important issue for governments and scholars.

2.Interesting Point

 Globalisation has increased connectivity and interaction around the world, but it has also increased global inequality. For example: we and people all over the world can communicate, shop, work, etc. via the Internet. This would bring the world closer together than ever before. However, some regions and groups of people may reap the benefits of this, while others may be ignored or marginalised (poorly informed). It's like some people are getting richer while others remain poor.

3.Discussion

Why does poverty tend to be transmitted from one generation to the next? What factors contribute to the perpetuation of poverty?

Why do some occupations pay more than others? Is it related to factors such as skills, education, gender, race, etc.?

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  1. HUANGQIHAOJune 16, 2024 at 12:56 AM

    The existence of social inequality often inspires discussions of social justice and equity. People have different views and positions on how to balance the relationship between individual efforts and the allocation of social resources. Such discussions not only affect policy making, but also profoundly affect the direction of social development.

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