The most significant factor that has resulted in an unequal society in Johannesburg, South Africa, is its __________.

Johannesburg’s unequal society is most strongly rooted in its history of segregation and apartheid. These systems restricted where people could live, work, and access resources, creating disparities that continued after apartheid ended. Dependence on mining has affected the economy, but it is not the main cause of the city’s deep social inequality.

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