— The Construction of Inequality by Marilena Chauí
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:56 am
4. “Inequality is not a natural condition, but rather a historical construction that is maintained by political and ideological practices.”
5. “The history of all hitherto existing japan mobile database is the history of class struggles.”
—Karl Marx's Capital
This quote is fundamental to understanding how inequality is intrinsic to the capitalist system, creating class divisions that affect the distribution of wealth and opportunities.
6. “Social inequality manifests itself in different forms of capital – economic, cultural and social.”
— Pierre Bourdieu’s Distinction
Bourdieu shows that inequality is not just a question of material wealth, but also of access to education, culture and social networks.
7. “Gender inequality is one of the deepest and most persistent forms of social inequality.”
— Masculinities by Raewyn Connell
Connell approaches gender inequality as a structural issue, which affects not only women, but also men themselves, due to rigid social norms.
5. “The history of all hitherto existing japan mobile database is the history of class struggles.”
—Karl Marx's Capital
This quote is fundamental to understanding how inequality is intrinsic to the capitalist system, creating class divisions that affect the distribution of wealth and opportunities.
6. “Social inequality manifests itself in different forms of capital – economic, cultural and social.”
— Pierre Bourdieu’s Distinction
Bourdieu shows that inequality is not just a question of material wealth, but also of access to education, culture and social networks.
7. “Gender inequality is one of the deepest and most persistent forms of social inequality.”
— Masculinities by Raewyn Connell
Connell approaches gender inequality as a structural issue, which affects not only women, but also men themselves, due to rigid social norms.