Discrimination perpetuates social stratification from "summary" of The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination by Bradley R. Schiller
Discrimination based on race, gender, or any other characteristic serves to create and perpetuate social stratification. By favoring certain groups over others, discrimination reinforces existing inequalities and maintains the status quo. Those who are discriminated against face barriers to education, employment, and other opportunities, which limits their ability to move up the social ladder. This leads to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a privileged few, while others are left behind, trapped in poverty and marginalized from society. Social stratification is not only about differences in income or wealth, but also about access to resources, opportunities, and social networks. Discrimination restricts the access of marginalized groups to these essential resources, making it difficult for them to improve their economic and social status. This results in a cycle of poverty and disadvantage that is difficult to break. Moreover, dis...
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