JOURNALS

ABSTRACT

Inequality is still a problem for humanity. This essay seeks to examine, from J. J. Rousseau's perspective, the effects that current inequality has had on social interactions in society. The objective of this article is to demonstrate how inequality served as the foundation for modernity, civilization, and political progress in human society. In light of the fact that every individual is born with unique abilities, we contend that nature itself has created inequalities among people. However, we also contend that people should adopt a variety of strategies to reduce these divides, including the establishment of laws and equal access to opportunities for all. This will shift the threat of inequality in our social relations. We will examine Rousseau's concept of inequality, acknowledging its strengths as well as its shortcomings. Nigeria's experience is used to contextualize the discussion of inequality. The expository analysis that underpins this work gives us the chance to demonstrate the enormous risk that inequality has posed to our society in the context of Rousseau's postulate.