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Edward:
- What do you think the difference between the
words 'inequality' and 'disparity' is?
William:
- Well, both have negative connotations. And they
both imply a lack of something. I guess they
are basically synonyms.
Edward:
- ----
William:
- Oh, I see. So, if I say that there is a disparity
between you and me, it might not be a bad thing,
but inequality would be negative.
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That's sort of correct, but we use 'disparity' when we talk about scientific topics and 'inequality' for social issues. |
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That's basically correct, though 'disparity' tells us that something is unfair, while 'inequality' means some groups have more advantages than others. |
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They're more or less the same, but in academic circles, the term 'disparity' is an out-of-date expression; the current term is 'inequality'. |
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They're essentially synonymous, but we can use 'inequality' to express minor differences and 'disparity' for significant levels of difference. |
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You're right, they're very similar, but 'disparity' can be used to talk about differences neutrally, while 'inequality' suggests a value judgement. |