die Ungleichheit
Translation
inequality, disparity, unevenness
Examples
Es gibt große soziale Ungleichheiten im Land.
There are large social inequalities in the country.
Die Ungleichheit zwischen Arm und Reich wächst.
The inequality between rich and poor is growing.
Grammar Patterns
the inequality ((between+dat)) the inequality between... The inequality between the genders is a problem.
social/economic inequality social/economic inequality We must fight social inequality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Disparität (disparity), das Ungleichgewicht (imbalance); Antonyms: die Gleichheit (equality), die Gleichberechtigung (equal rights)
Etymology
From the adjective 'ungleich' (unequal) + the noun-forming suffix '-heit' (like '-ness' or '-ity' in English).
Memory Tips
If you know 'ungleich' means 'unequal', adding '-heit' to make the noun 'unequal-ness' or 'inequality' is a straightforward step.