Inherited Wealth perpetuates Social Division from "summary" of Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen
The issue of inherited wealth is a contentious one. It serves to perpetuate social division by maintaining a stark distinction between the "leisure class" and the rest of society. This inherited wealth allows the leisure class to live a life of luxury and idleness, while the lower classes toil away to make ends meet. The wealth passed down from generation to generation within the leisure class ensures that they remain at the top of the social hierarchy. This creates a sense of superiority and entitlement among the leisure class, further widening the gap between them and the lower classes. Moreover, the leisure class uses their inherited wealth to display their status and power through conspicuous consumption. This display of wealth serves to further reinforce their social standing and create a barrier between themselves and those who do not have access to such riches. The perpetuation of inherited wealth also results in the consolidation of power within the leisure class. This concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals makes it difficult for social mobility to occur, trapping lower classes in a cycle of poverty and inequality.- Inherited wealth serves as a tool for maintaining social division by solidifying the status and power of the leisure class while keeping the lower classes in a state of subjugation. This cycle of inherited wealth perpetuates a system of inequality and reinforces the barriers that separate the different classes within society.
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