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Gender inequality already exists and has done so for many thousands of years.
Functionalists view social inequality as necessary to maintain social order and promote meritocracy, while symbolic interactionists see inequality as socially constructed and perpetuated through interactions and meanings attached to different social positions. Functionalists focus on the contributions of inequality to social stability, while symbolic interactionists emphasize the impact of inequality on individual perceptions and interactions.
The main problem for social inequality is health problems. Some very in-dept studies have shown that inequality has caused some major health conditions and problems.
Social class inequality
INCREASE IN INEQUALITY OF SOCIAL CLASSES got it correct on apex
Social inequality affects economic inequality, or perhaps better said is how does social inequality affect the economics of a nation. Either way, in a nations practice of treating particular ethnic or racial groups unfairly results in a tendency to have these people in low paying jobs. The people who are treated as unequals allows their talents and expertise to not be used in filling jobs that would enhance a nations economics. The bottom line is the more inequality at social levels creates an unequal economic situation.
Homelessness.
what does the social conflict draw attention to? Patterns of social inequality
How sports reflect social inequality
to change social patterns that cause inequality (APEX)
In the book Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, an example of social stratification is the hierarchy that exists between humans, where one group (Takers) dominates and exploits other groups (Leavers, like tribal societies or non-human animals) for their own benefit. This illustrates how unequal power dynamics lead to oppression and environmental destruction.
It exists worldwide.