When people think of social inequity, they generally frame this in
             terms of socio-economic class. People who have accumulated much wealth
             occupy the top echelons of society and enjoy the most privileges as brought
             on by their money and social status. On the other end, people who are poor
             have little or no access to these privileges and are often marginalized in
             terms of education and social services.
             However, there are many forms of social inequity and stratification.
             In the United States, for example, much of social interaction is mitigated
             by gender and race. For example, statistics show that a wage gap exists
             between the genders. Despite pay equity laws and a growing awareness of
             gender discrimination and women's rights, salary disparities continue to
             exist between men and women across a broad range of occupations.
             This paper argues that socio-economic inequality is caused by many non-
             economic factors, such as stratification and racism. After all, factors
             such as these prevent many members of marginalized social groups from fully-
             benefiting from social institutions such as education and the workforce.
             This lack of access could thus lead to poverty and by extension,
             However, this paper also argues that despite its failings, the
             capitalist system has the most options for human happiness. This approach
             should be tempered by the recognition that no true capitalist state exists.
             Capitalist states such as the United States and the states in Western
             Europe recognize this and provide state-sponsored social services to the
             needy. While this liberal democratic system remains problematic, it is
             essential to ensure that everyone has equal access to the institutions that
             pave the way for the pursuit of happiness.
             What are the best social systems to reduce inequality'
             To its proponents, capitalism is the only economic system that could
             guarantee human ha...