the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc. than other people

The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality. 法律在阻止种族歧视和种族不平等方面很少有作为。

sexual inequality 性别不平等

There remain major inequalities of opportunity in the workplace. 职场上仍存在严重的机会不均等现象。