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social inequality
unequal social conditions
Social inequality is the unfair difference in wealth, power or opportunities between groups.
This vs that
Social inequality remains a serious problem.
Equal opportunity should be available to everyone.
Hear it in real life
Why are they changing the admissions rules?
They’re trying to address social inequality in the school system.
Better access to education could help reduce social inequality.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
Social inequality is the normal concise term in public discussion; the stiff version sounds like a report.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Social inequality means people have unequally conditions in society.
Say: Social inequality means people have unequal conditions in society.
Use unequal before a noun, not the adverb unequally.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
reduce social inequality
Better schools could reduce social inequality.
The programme aims to reduce social inequality in poorer areas.
Phrases to borrow
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Society words
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Your turn: say it out loud
Social inequality is still a big issue here.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
social inequality
unequal social conditions
“Better access to education could help reduce social inequality.”
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