Social inequality is linked to racial inequality and wealth inequality. The way people behave socially, through racism and other forms of discrimination, tends to trickle down and affect the opportunities and wealth [[individuals]] can generate for themselves. Thomas M. Shapiro presents a hypothetical example of this in his book, ''The Hidden Cost of Being African American'', in which he tries to [[demonstrate]] the level of inequality on the "playing field for blacks and whites". One example he presents reports how a black [[family]] was denied a bank loan to use for housing, while a white family was approved. As being a homeowner is an important method in acquiring [[wealth]], this situation created less opportunities for the black family to acquire wealth, producing social inequality. | Social inequality is linked to racial inequality and wealth inequality. The way people behave socially, through racism and other forms of discrimination, tends to trickle down and affect the opportunities and wealth [[individuals]] can generate for themselves. Thomas M. Shapiro presents a hypothetical example of this in his book, ''The Hidden Cost of Being African American'', in which he tries to [[demonstrate]] the level of inequality on the "playing field for blacks and whites". One example he presents reports how a black [[family]] was denied a bank loan to use for housing, while a white family was approved. As being a homeowner is an important method in acquiring [[wealth]], this situation created less opportunities for the black family to acquire wealth, producing social inequality. |