Multidimensional Inequalities is a deep dive into the historical contexts and contemporary realities that negatively influence society and its structures. It is often overlooked that inequality is not just about income and wealth but rather a broad spectrum of intersecting factors. This book focuses on each aspect individually, analysing its effect on welfare systems, and informs about the instruments available to reduce inequality.

• Preface 6
• Inhalt 8
• List of the tables and figures 12
• 1 Why a book on inequality? 16
• 2 Theoretical understanding and measurement of equality and inequality 31
• 3 Equalities in opportunities: Sen’s perspective on justice, equality, and inequality 48
• 4 Economic inequality 59
• 5 Gender inequality 70
• 6 Inequality in health and health care 81
• 7 Inequality in educational attainment 90
• 8 Inequalities in the labour market 99
• 9 Ethnic inequality? 113
• 10 Democratic inequality and happiness inequality and their impact on social cohesion 123
• 11 Does the welfare state contribute to changes in the degree of inequality? 131
• 12 What can welfare states do to reduce inequality? 140