Meaning and Definition of Inequality

Definition of inequality

The term inequality is used to indicate the opposite of equality, i.e., the lack of balance between two or more things. The notion of inequality usually has a negative meaning, and does not mean diversity (in the sense that not all are equal) if not representing the idea of lack of balance between two or more parties that take place in the fact. Normally, the term relates with social issues and access to the same lifestyle, phenomena that have to do with society and representing the establishment of social hierarchies, differences and distinctions between different classes or social groups.
Inequality is a phenomenon typical of most societies since it is through it that more or less structured hierarchies are established. The existence of hierarchies can be conscious or unconsciously armed and has to do with mark different forms of access to rights such as food, housing, health, education.
However, within a society, there are different types of inequalities that can be set according to the group to which one belongs. In fact, a person who is discriminated against by certain element in their lives, can at the same time discriminate against another by another issue. Inequality may also have to do with ethnicity, religion, gender, age, knowledge, etc.
The notion of social inequality starts at the moment when two people are linked in any way since a particular form of operation is set between the two. Even between friends can be this inequality between the parties in particular and specific situations. These situations can occur also naturally or artificially, and may be more or less durable depending on each situation or context.