SOCIAL Injustice

And
Class inequalities!
 SOCIAL INJUSTICE
AND
CLASS INEQUALITIES
• Social Injustice means
inequality of income, lack of
social services and existence of
socially disadvantaged groups.
economic Growth with Social
Justice is the most important
aspect of growth of economy of
the country
• Class inequality refers to the
inequality of incomes between
individuals, families, or
between different groups, areas,
or countries. These inequalities
occur as a result of differences
in the ability to earn incomes as
 Areas of Social
Injustice in India
Public sector has failed in achieving its objective of
“Economic growth with social justice” and as a result
inequalities of various kinds exist in society which is
mainly responsible for social injustice in India:

(i) Inequality of income and wealth

(ii) Increase in unemployment.

(iii) Increase in absolute poverty.

(iv) Increase in child and women labour.

(v) Lack of Infrastructure and Social services in rural areas.

(vi) Preference for male child—Decline in sex ratio.

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Causes 
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 POPULATION
•INDIA: second most populated country
•Affects economy and social development
•reduction in availability of services
 • Dependence on agriculture
UNEMPLOYEMENT • Disguised and seasonal
unemployment
• Inequality of income
• Educated unemployment in rural
areas..
 UNDERDEVELOPED
INFRASTRUCTURE IN
RURAL AREAS

• Improper roads,
transportation,
education etc..
• Less economy
growth 
• Widens gap
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between rural and
urban areas .
DECLINE OF
SEX RATIO
• Preference for male child
• Female feticide
• Gender discrimination
Inequality in
Distribution of Land
Holdings

• Zamindari system 
• Rich hammers
own 56% of land 
• No opportunities
for poor farmers
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LOW STANDARD OF SC , ST • Socially deprived sections
AND OBC • Reservation policy
• Gap between the rich and poor ..
Types of Inequalities
Gender inequality
• Callousness due to gender
• Diurnal violence
• Equal rights in just six countries
Racial and Ethnic Inequality • On the basis of
colour, origin
etc.
• Poverty and
political
marginalization 
• Diminish
opportunities
for minorities 
 Younger ones have
Age Inequality lack of
experience hence
they have less job
chances .

Elders easily get

the job. 
CASE STUDY
Case Study On
Economic Inequalities in
India
India is the second most unequal
country globally 
• Unequal distribution of wealth 
• Millionaire population control
54% of its wealth 
• It can lead to extreme poverty
and marginalization 
Measures to reduce
inequalities

• Introduce land reforms and raise

taxation for the wealthy
• Give a voice to oppressed groups
• Women inequality
• To Provide Education
• For Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
 Nelson Mandela once
said ,"As long as poverty,
injustice and gross inequality
persist in our world ,none of
us can truly rest."
THANK YOU
 • ADITI
Presentation • ANOUSHKA

by • DEVANSHI
• VIBHA