In general, social inequality is the idea that not everyone has equal opportunities, treatment, or rewards from society based on gender, socioeconomic status, class, sexuality, race, religion, or any other factors. These factors are the direct cause for a person’s inequality experienced in society, typically because of stereotypes or miseducation about things such as mental disorders. The most common reasons for social inequality are gender, race, and social class. These three are often the most easily noticeable by others, and carry very prevalent and well known stereotypes. Because of their prevalence, people most often experience inequality based on these factors.
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Grazian found that waitresses at the high end restaurants and nightclubs typically had a higher education to relate better to rich clientele (47). Higher education is more often attained by higher social classes, so these jobs were often unavailable to lower social class employees even if they were more skilled waitresses and had more experience. Brian Obach expands on how people from a lower social class are faced with more struggles on the road to higher education from the beginning. He explains that “in contrast [to the wealthy], we can see how those born in poverty are likely to remain there and even to pass on this legacy of disadvantage to their children. the children of the poor attend schools that reflect the property values values and economic conditions of their own communities” (Gould 203).” These kids also have to deal with health issues, violence, despair, along with limited guidance and networking after they receive an education (Gould 203). These social class inequalities make it difficult for the average person from lower social incomes to have the same success as a person of the same knowledge from the upper class. The fact that lower social class students typically attend schools that are viewed as inferior to many private schools or public schools of the rich, makes their success in high school appear less impressive when compared to upper class …show more content…
For example, a single white woman with one kid in the lower class is likely to receive less inequality than a single black or latino mother with one kid. Often times, race and gender are a good predictor of your job or your chances of being successful. This can be seen in political offices or business executives, most are white men, a small amount are white females, while males and females of color are an even smaller minority. The demographics of political offices and business executives would be expected to have some resemblance to the demographics of the United States, or atleast the region of the office, but we find this to be not
Gender, race, and social class are often the most easily noticeable by others, …show more content…
Grazian found that waitresses at the high end restaurants and nightclubs typically had a higher education to relate better to rich clientele (47). Higher education is more often attained by higher social classes, so these jobs were often unavailable to lower social class employees even if they were more skilled waitresses and had more experience. Brian Obach expands on how people from a lower social class are faced with more struggles on the road to higher education from the beginning. He explains that “in contrast [to the wealthy], we can see how those born in poverty are likely to remain there and even to pass on this legacy of disadvantage to their children. the children of the poor attend schools that reflect the property values values and economic conditions of their own communities” (Gould 203).” These kids also have to deal with health issues, violence, despair, along with limited guidance and networking after they receive an education (Gould 203). These social class inequalities make it difficult for the average person from lower social incomes to have the same success as a person of the same knowledge from the upper class. The fact that lower social class students typically attend schools that are viewed as inferior to many private schools or public schools of the rich, makes their success in high school appear less impressive when compared to upper class …show more content…
For example, a single white woman with one kid in the lower class is likely to receive less inequality than a single black or latino mother with one kid. Often times, race and gender are a good predictor of your job or your chances of being successful. This can be seen in political offices or business executives, most are white men, a small amount are white females, while males and females of color are an even smaller minority. The demographics of political offices and business executives would be expected to have some resemblance to the demographics of the United States, or atleast the region of the office, but we find this to be not