Why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian

Does democracy require equality of income or wealth? Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian?
Text Book:

Title: The Struggle for Democracy, 2018 Elections and Updates Edition Revel Access Code

Authors: EDWARD S. GREENBERG, Benjamin I. Page

Publisher: Pearson

Publication Date: 2018-12-31

Edition: 12th