Name any two factors responsible for social inequality in India
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Explanation:
(i) Inheritance:
Some persons are born with a silver spoon. Rich inheritance gives them a start in life and if they are reasonably prudent, they keep up the lead. Some persons are born landless; others inherit a few acres and still others thousands of acres. Parents of some persons die penniless or still worse die under debt passing the burden of debt on to their children, while others leave huge cash balances for the benefit of their heirs. So long as the system of inheritance lasts, inequalities are bound to be perpetuated.
(vi) Luck and Opportunity:
Some persons are lucky enough to get a good chance and they may make the most of it. Kennedy’s assassination gave a chance to Lyndon Johnson. It sometimes happens that a person comes to know of a vacancy and gets it. A business man happens to start business in a place which turns out to be one of very favourable location.
It is sheer chance. It is well known that under-developed regions do not offer good opportunities for employment, whereas the developed regions have ample opportunities. This is also an important cause of inequality of incomes. These are some of the causes which give rise to inequality of incomes.