12-12-2014, 08:13 AM
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).
"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).