Neravnostima

Neravnostima is a term used in several Slavic languages to denote inequalities or disparities. Depending on context, it may refer to mathematical relations that compare quantities or to social, economic, or structural disparities. In academic usage, the word describes differences that are systematic across populations. It derives from a root meaning "not equal" and appears in transliteration with an instrumental plural ending in many languages.

In mathematics, neravnostima denotes the set of relations expressing order or difference between quantities, such as a < b, a ≤ b, or a ≠ b. Solving inequalities involves determining the values that satisfy a given relation. Methods include algebraic manipulation, sign analysis, interval testing, and graphing on number lines. Systems of inequalities combine multiple relations, often represented graphically as regions in a plane. Common examples include linear inequalities defining half-planes and nonlinear inequalities defining curved regions.

In sociology and economics, neravnostima refers to social or economic disparities. Analysts measure these disparities with indices such as the Gini coefficient, Palma ratio, or income shares. Discussions focus on causes—education gaps, health access, discrimination—as well as policy tools including taxation, transfers, and public investment aimed at reducing disparities and improving equal opportunities.

Usage varies by language; in English, the corresponding concepts are typically described as "inequalities" (mathematical relations) or "inequities" (social disparities). The term neravnostima appears primarily in Slavic-language contexts and may appear in translations or transliterations in international literature.