Inequality leads to social unrest from "summary" of The Social Contract & Discourses by Jean Jacques Rousseau
When men began to value one another, and the idea of esteem was born, inequalities emerged. Those who were stronger, more intelligent, or held a higher social rank naturally gained an advantage over others. This initial inequality was not inherently problematic, as it was based on natural differences between individuals. However, as societies progressed and developed, these natural inequalities transformed into artificial ones through the creation of property, laws, and social structures. As property became a measure of wealth and power, those who possessed more of it began to dominate those who had less. Laws were then created to protect the interests of the wealthy and powerful, further entrenching the inequalities in society. The social contract, which was meant to protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals, became a tool used by the elite to maintain ...
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