Disparity
noun
A difference or distance between things that should be the same.
There is a significant disparity between the rich and the poor.
Often appears as...
- income disparity
- gender disparity
noun
The condition of being unequal.
There is a noticeable disparity in the treatment of men and women in some workplaces.
Often appears as...
- social disparity
- economic disparity
noun
A great contrast or amount of difference.
There is a huge disparity between the test scores of private and public schools.
Often appears as...
- disparity in ages
- disparity in grades
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Academic
noun
A difference or distance between things that should be the same.
There is a significant disparity between the rich and the poor.
Often appears as...
- income disparity
- gender disparity
noun
The condition of being unequal.
There is a noticeable disparity in the treatment of men and women in some workplaces.
Often appears as...
- social disparity
- economic disparity
noun
A great contrast or amount of difference.
There is a huge disparity between the test scores of private and public schools.
Often appears as...
- disparity in ages
- disparity in grades
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Awareness
Used to highlight social issues like wage or education gaps.
Recent studies have highlighted the disparity between urban and rural literacy rates.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparative Scale
Might indicate small differences or vast gulfs, context matters.
The disparity in their ages was hardly noticeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Objective Tone
Typically used in an objective, analytical tone, not emotionally charged.
The report outlined a disparity in broadband access across regions.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Awareness
Used to highlight social issues like wage or education gaps.
Recent studies have highlighted the disparity between urban and rural literacy rates.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparative Scale
Might indicate small differences or vast gulfs, context matters.
The disparity in their ages was hardly noticeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Objective Tone
Typically used in an objective, analytical tone, not emotionally charged.
The report outlined a disparity in broadband access across regions.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Awareness
Used to highlight social issues like wage or education gaps.
Recent studies have highlighted the disparity between urban and rural literacy rates.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparative Scale
Might indicate small differences or vast gulfs, context matters.
The disparity in their ages was hardly noticeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Objective Tone
Typically used in an objective, analytical tone, not emotionally charged.
The report outlined a disparity in broadband access across regions.
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How Twitter needs to...
So there are conversations like climate change. There are conversations like the displacement in the work through artificial intelligence. There are conversations like economic disparity. No matter what any one nation-state does, they will not be able to solve the problem alone. It takes coordination around the world,
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Caring for maternal...
disparities in pregnancy outcomes some American women aren't even seeing a health care provider at all luck should never be the sole determinant of childbirth or motherhood all women need access to prenatal care and child birth information pregnant women need to be in the care of a compassionate and skilled
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Why the "wrong side of...
We've got the capital. We've got technology on our side, and it keeps getting better. We've got some of the best entrepreneurs in the world in this building and in these communities right now. But the fundamental question What are we designing for? More haves and have-nots? More disparity?
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Population pyramids:...
And in today's increasingly interconnected world, facing issues such as food shortages, ecological threats, and economic disparities, it is increasingly important for both scientists and policy makers to have a rich and complex understanding of populations and the factors affecting them.
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Courtney Martin:...
The mainstream media often paints my generation as apathetic, and I think it's much more accurate to say we are deeply overwhelmed. And there's a lot to be overwhelmed about, to be fair -- an environmental crisis, wealth disparity in this country
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How America's public...
I'd seen the educational promised land, and I could not for the life of me justify the disparity. I now teach in the very same school system from which I sought refuge. I know firsthand the tools that were given to me as a student,
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Color blind or color...
for all eternity, right? But I work in the investment business, and we have a The numbers do not lie. And here, there are significant, quantifiable racial disparities that cannot be ignored, in household wealth, household income,
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Why should you read...
Her characters frequently lead inner lives that are deeply at odds with their external existence. To help make sense of these disparities, the next time you read Woolf, here are some aspects of her life and work to consider.
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Stopping Pandemics, An...
investing in our priorities but we know if this continues we won't i'm able to continue that another thing that's been highlighted by covet is the great racial disparity and covet um the covet fatalities and that
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How racial bias works --...
into all of us. Our minds are shaped by the racial disparities we see out in the world and the narratives that help us to make sense of the disparities we
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How Twitter needs to...
So there are conversations like climate change. There are conversations like the displacement in the work through artificial intelligence. There are conversations like economic disparity. No matter what any one nation-state does, they will not be able to solve the problem alone. It takes coordination around the world,
Video examples
Caring for maternal...
disparities in pregnancy outcomes some American women aren't even seeing a health care provider at all luck should never be the sole determinant of childbirth or motherhood all women need access to prenatal care and child birth information pregnant women need to be in the care of a compassionate and skilled
Video examples
Why the "wrong side of...
We've got the capital. We've got technology on our side, and it keeps getting better. We've got some of the best entrepreneurs in the world in this building and in these communities right now. But the fundamental question What are we designing for? More haves and have-nots? More disparity?
Video examples
Population pyramids:...
And in today's increasingly interconnected world, facing issues such as food shortages, ecological threats, and economic disparities, it is increasingly important for both scientists and policy makers to have a rich and complex understanding of populations and the factors affecting them.
Video examples
Courtney Martin:...
The mainstream media often paints my generation as apathetic, and I think it's much more accurate to say we are deeply overwhelmed. And there's a lot to be overwhelmed about, to be fair -- an environmental crisis, wealth disparity in this country
Video examples
How America's public...
I'd seen the educational promised land, and I could not for the life of me justify the disparity. I now teach in the very same school system from which I sought refuge. I know firsthand the tools that were given to me as a student,
Video examples
Color blind or color...
for all eternity, right? But I work in the investment business, and we have a The numbers do not lie. And here, there are significant, quantifiable racial disparities that cannot be ignored, in household wealth, household income,
Video examples
Why should you read...
Her characters frequently lead inner lives that are deeply at odds with their external existence. To help make sense of these disparities, the next time you read Woolf, here are some aspects of her life and work to consider.
Video examples
Stopping Pandemics, An...
investing in our priorities but we know if this continues we won't i'm able to continue that another thing that's been highlighted by covet is the great racial disparity and covet um the covet fatalities and that
Video examples
How racial bias works --...
into all of us. Our minds are shaped by the racial disparities we see out in the world and the narratives that help us to make sense of the disparities we
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Richard Thaler
American Economist
In the world of traditional economics, it shouldn't matter whether you use an opt-in or opt-out system. So long as the costs of registering as a donor or a nondonor are low, the results should be similar. But many findings of behavioral economics show that tiny disparities in such rules can make a big difference.
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Henry Paulson
American Public Servant
The income disparity is a huge issue. And I think that the only solution to this - there is no easy solution - are fundamental changes. That the world is changing quicker than our policies are changing. And we need the kinds of policies that will let us have a competitive economy going forward.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
We have a choice: we can allow the growing disparity between rich and poor to continue unimpeded, or we can take action to budget responsibly and strengthen and expand the middle class. If we want this economy - and this country - to meet its full potential, the choice is simple.
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Sonia Gandhi
Indian Politician
Growth is essential and must be sustained. But rapid growth alone cannot address the problems arising out of continuing disparities. Tackling these is not just a matter of social justice but, more importantly, an existential necessity and a moral imperative.
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Sal Albanese
American Politician
Even the best parents have to spend so much time making ends meet that they cannot help their kids with homework or afford the extra tutoring that wealthier students enjoy. To address these unjust disparities, we need an early education revolution.
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Nidhhi Agerwal
Indian Actress
Pay disparity is something I don't like honestly. I feel it depends on say, if any actress and actor at the same level bring in same number of people into theatres, they should be paid equally. That's just what I believe in.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
One of the huge imbalances in life is the disparity between your daily existence, with its routines and habits, and the dream you have within yourself of some extraordinarily satisfying way of living.
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Om Puri
Indian Actor
I was very sensitive to the environment around, and this disparity in people, seeing beggars and laborers not paid well, used to disturb me. So these emotions in these roles came very naturally to me.
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Janet Yellen
American Public Servant
Social safety-net spending is an important form of public funding that helps offset disparities in family resources for children.
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Steven Rattner
American Businessman
India's rigid social structure limits intergenerational economic mobility and fosters acceptance of vast wealth disparities.
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Richard Thaler
American Economist
In the world of traditional economics, it shouldn't matter whether you use an opt-in or opt-out system. So long as the costs of registering as a donor or a nondonor are low, the results should be similar. But many findings of behavioral economics show that tiny disparities in such rules can make a big difference.
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Henry Paulson
American Public Servant
The income disparity is a huge issue. And I think that the only solution to this - there is no easy solution - are fundamental changes. That the world is changing quicker than our policies are changing. And we need the kinds of policies that will let us have a competitive economy going forward.
Quote examples
Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
We have a choice: we can allow the growing disparity between rich and poor to continue unimpeded, or we can take action to budget responsibly and strengthen and expand the middle class. If we want this economy - and this country - to meet its full potential, the choice is simple.
Quote examples
Sonia Gandhi
Indian Politician
Growth is essential and must be sustained. But rapid growth alone cannot address the problems arising out of continuing disparities. Tackling these is not just a matter of social justice but, more importantly, an existential necessity and a moral imperative.
Quote examples
Sal Albanese
American Politician
Even the best parents have to spend so much time making ends meet that they cannot help their kids with homework or afford the extra tutoring that wealthier students enjoy. To address these unjust disparities, we need an early education revolution.
Quote examples
Nidhhi Agerwal
Indian Actress
Pay disparity is something I don't like honestly. I feel it depends on say, if any actress and actor at the same level bring in same number of people into theatres, they should be paid equally. That's just what I believe in.
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
One of the huge imbalances in life is the disparity between your daily existence, with its routines and habits, and the dream you have within yourself of some extraordinarily satisfying way of living.
Quote examples
Om Puri
Indian Actor
I was very sensitive to the environment around, and this disparity in people, seeing beggars and laborers not paid well, used to disturb me. So these emotions in these roles came very naturally to me.
Quote examples
Janet Yellen
American Public Servant
Social safety-net spending is an important form of public funding that helps offset disparities in family resources for children.
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Steven Rattner
American Businessman
India's rigid social structure limits intergenerational economic mobility and fosters acceptance of vast wealth disparities.
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