structural inequality
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Unfairness that is built into the ordinary rules and systems of a society, rather than caused by any single person's decision.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Reformers argued that better access to loans alone wouldn't fix the _____ in the housing market."
Answer: structural inequality
In your own words, what does "structural inequality" mean?
Unfairness that is built into the ordinary rules and systems of a society, rather than caused by any single person's decision.
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