top of page

Structural inequalities

Definition

of

Structural inequalities

from

NICE Guideline NG227 - Advocacy services for adults with health and social care needs

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

The phrase refers to the inequalities that are systemically rooted in the normal operations of social institutions, in which different categories of people may not be seen as having equal status. This can result in the marginalisation of, or discrimination against, certain categories of people and manifest itself in areas such as unequal access to healthcare, housing or education.

If a flag appears next to this message, click on it to see others' comments about this definition

See discussion

Synonym of
Not to be confused with
See also
See other terms relating to
Use instead of
Consider using instead
Parent of
Child of

Comment on definitions of

Structural inequalities

Thanks for submitting!

Contact us with a general query or comment about the glossary

You can comment on specific words/terms or definitions from the relevant page.

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page