The global origins of the rich-poor gap have been revealed in a new study into inequality. Research found that the growth of farming and community sizes triggered an irreversible wealth divide in societies across the globe.
The world’s richest 0.1% have increased their wealth by as much as the poorest HALF since 1980. The World Inequality Report details the gap between the very rich and poor
I’ve long puzzled over the fact that most of the concern I hear expressed on inequality is about the smallest of (at least) seven kinds: income inequality between the families of a nation at a time (IIBFNAT). Expressed concern has greatly increased over the last half decade. While most people don
Economic inequality is the difference found in various measures of economic well-being among individuals in a group, among groups in a population, or among countries.
Extended reading list (with links) and study guide on what causes gender inequality (stratification). Aimed at graduate sociology and comprehensive examinations.
Extended reading list (with links) and study guide on the causes of inequality by class, gender, race, income, occupation, and other social distinctions.
Gender Inequality: there shall be no discrimination against any citizen on the ground of sex . Article 15(1) guarantees equalities of opportunities for all …
Want more charts like these? See our charts on the secrets of the jobless recovery, the richest 1 percent of Americans, and how the superwealthy beat the IRS. How Rich Are the Superrich? A huge share of the nation’s economic growth over the past 30 years has gone to the top one-hundredth of one
Sex work is an umbrella term for the exchange of sexual services, performances, and products; it is not to be confused solely with prostitution. Often regarded as the “down below” in society, sex…
