luokkaerot
Luokkaerot refers to the differences in socioeconomic status, education, occupation, and cultural capital that exist within a society and that influence access to resources and opportunities. The term is most frequently used in Finnish academic literature to describe the inequality between social classes. It encompasses both objective measures – such as income and wealth – and subjective aspects such as social status and perceived prestige.
The concept is rooted in classical social‑stratification theory, drawing on the work of scholars such as Marx,
Researchers use a variety of metrics to assess luokkaerot, including the Gini coefficient, the human development
Understanding luokkaerot is important for shaping inclusive social policy, addressing political inequality and ensuring that all