What are some examples of inequality in society today?

Last year of PhD in Stratification & Social inequality. Social inequality manifests in many different spheres, most of which relate to mere accidents of birth, and by virtue of those accidents of birth a person either has more unearned privileges and advantages or fewer unearned privileges and advantages. read more

Social inequality manifests in many different spheres, most of which relate to mere accidents of birth, and by virtue of those accidents of birth a person either has more unearned privileges and advantages or fewer unearned privileges and advantages. read more

The recent Oxfam report on global wealth inequality reveals some of the ugly extremes that have divided our world. It also directs our attention to the Global Wealth Report compiled by Credit Suisse, and the companion Databook, which offer a shocking testament to the severity of U.S. and global inequality. read more

As recently as 2016, this gender inequality persisted in the U.K. as well. Source: Says Photo: The Spectator. 6. Custody Rights. In some countries, the courts automatically grant custody rights to the father, and women are left without any means of financial support. read more