Social inequality refers to disparities between individuals or groups in terms of their access to resources such as wealth, education, healthcare, and opportunities based on factors like income level, gender, race/ethnicity.
Imagine you're at a party where everyone gets different amounts of cake based on their popularity. Some people get huge slices while others only get crumbs. This represents the unequal distribution of resources in society.
La discrimination: Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.
La pauvreté: Poverty refers to a state of extreme deprivation and lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
L'exclusion sociale: Social exclusion is the process by which certain individuals or groups are marginalized or denied access to social participation and opportunities.
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