What does the term 'social inequality' mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Differences in income, wealth or opportunities between groups in society
- Step 1: Inequality means unequal shares. Step 2. It applies to resources and opportunities. Answer: differences between groups. Why not the others: these are urbanisation, life expectancy and migration.
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