W13.1 May 27（Monday）JIA YUAN

 1、summary

Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of social resources, which is affected by power, religion, gender, race and other factors, resulting in unequal opportunities and results. This inequality is related to economic inequality and affects social status and life chances. Inequality is more pronounced in complex societies, involving multiple systems of wealth, treatment, and politics. Egalitarian societies promote equal participation and sharing, hierarchical societies allocate resources according to status, and hierarchical societies divide classes according to wealth and power. Social inequality can lead to political conflict, and well-designed institutions can promote economic growth and social stability.

2、Interesting place

Social inequality reveals many interesting things: some small tribal societies exhibit high levels of equality; Inequality is not only reflected in income, but also includes many dimensions such as opportunity and health. It affects mental health and life expectancy; Increasing inequality through intergenerational transmission; Globalization has both brought opportunity and widened the gap between rich and poor; Different levels of cultural and ideological acceptance of inequality; High inequality can lead to social unrest; Technological progress can also increase inequality.

3、problem

What effect does the solidification of social class have on social mobility?





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