What is meant by social inequality?
Social inequality means that there are differences between people when it comes to income, finances, education and social opportunity. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 10 is focused on minimising inequality. The UN believes that inequalities must be equalised both between and within countries.
Norway is a world leader regarding fairness and equality. However, at the same time an increase in social inequalities has been seen over the past two decades.
Before you read on about social inequality, you should be familiar with the concept of socioeconomic status (social class). It refers to people’s background in relation to income, wealth and education.
Research shows that people with a high socioeconomic status have more opportunities and better health than those with a low socioeconomic status. Since social differences affect people’s lives, politicians worry if differences increase too quickly.
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Sosialt gap
The difference between equity and equality
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