A Discussion of Three Major Forms of Power Inequality: Race, Class and Gender Inequality

This essay is about the different kinds of power inequality in the world. The author highlights class inequality, race inequality, and gender inequality. The author suggests that class inequality is based on property and quotes Karl Marx to support this point. Karl Marx was an economist who defined capitalism classes: bourgeoisie and proletariat. The author points out that unions have narrowed the gap between the bourgeoisie and workers. Race inequality is dominated by White people who label other groups as inferior and restrict their rights. The author discusses how the apartheid system in South Africa is an example of institutionalized racism. Lastly, the author discusses gender inequality with women being oppressed. The roles that are and are not suitable for women are a social construct created by men. As a result of the oppression, women formed the feminist movement.
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