Buddhism and Social Inequality in the 21st Century

Abstract

          This academic paper aims to demonstrate “Thai social inequality in the 21st century” is inequality in all matters, in all areas, in all sectors, and at all times, which inequality exists in every society. and is the cause that leads to conflicts between people in the same society both directly and indirectly The factors that cause the problem of inequality still have many dimensions, such as ethnic inequality. color disparity gender inequality because of habitat disparities in age, society, opportunity, and including disparities in human dignity. At present, we can apply Buddhist doctrines to reduce social inequality. By using Buddhist doctrines that teach social equality as a way of moderation. It is the nature of the middle path, balance, reconciliation, or sharing in the creation or solving of problems equally without nepotism. not insulting each other including not taking advantage of each other, that is, having fairness and having the opportunity to exercise their rights and freedoms equally.