Such inequality poses a tough challenge for social cohesion by excluding many from ordinary social life, reducing trust and the sense of belonging felt by different groups, and by restricting the prospects for advancement through social mobility. Fiscal policy, employment with social protection, and civic participation can all contribute to better social cohesion across the entire income distribution. Each part of the distribution contributes to social cohesion and development in a different way. Disadvantaged households at the bottom need to maintain adequate economic proximity to median living standards so as not to threaten social cohesion.