Question

What does horizontal inequality refer to?

1. Inequality among culturally defined or constructed groups.
2. Inequality primarily based on economic status.
3. Inequality that only affects individuals, not groups.

• A. i only
• B. All
• C. ii, iii
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i only

• Horizontal inequality refers to inequality among culturally defined or constructed groups (i.e. inter-group e.g. by ethnicity, religion).

• There is growing evidence that the nature and level of horizontal inequality are important determinants of the 'risk of violent conflict'.