Inequalities in Societies - Printable Version

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Inequalities in Societies - Mili Jain - 12-12-2014

Quote from Amartya Sen illustrates well how inequality is central to differences among societies.

"Some Indians are rich; most are not. Some are very well educated; others are illiterate. 
Some lead easy lives of luxury; others toil hard for little reward. Some are politically
powerful; others cannot influence anything. Some have great opportunities for advancement in
life: others lack them altogether. 
Some are treated with respect by the police; others are treated like dirt. These are different kinds of
inequality, and each of them requires serious attention " (Sen 2005:210-11).

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