The Co-existence of Social Inequality

In my opinion, the Co-existence of Social Inequality means how people are treated unfairly. To me, this means that people are treated differently based on their social status. If they are poor, they are most likely treated with less-respect and given different rights and equalities than rich people are given. Social inequality also has a lot to do with your appearance and for example, your skin colour.

An example of Social Inequality is, when Lula is arguing with Calphurnia because Cal brought Jem and Scout with her to the "negro" Church. "You ain't got no buisness bringin' white chillun here- they got their church-they got their church , we got our'n. It is our church, ain't it Miss Cal?', said Lula. 'It's the same God, ain't it?," said Calphurnia (Lee, 119). This example represents social inequality because Calphurnia is saying that whether the children are Black or they are White, it doesn't matter where they pray. Lula doesn't exactly approve of Jem and Scout praying with Cal in the "negro" Church because they are white. However, even I believe that a Church should be open to anyone who wants to pray. At the end of the day, Calphurnia is right by saying that it is "one god,".

Another example of Social Inequality is shown when Aunt Alexandra is explaining the justice system. This quote relates to Social Inequality because Alexandra is talking about the Black and White race. She is talking about the inequality amongst the two groups when she says, “The handful of people in this town who say that fair play is not marked White Only; the handful of people who say a fair trial is for everybody, not just us; the handful of people with enough humility to think, when they look at a Negro, there but for the Lord’s kindness am l," (Lee, 256).