INJUSTICE AND INEQUALITY
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For our research page, we gathered information on the four topics you see surrounding this box, click on the buttons which will take you to each section. Listen to our podcasts, hear our in-depth discussions on critical topics and see our social research, which examines the harsh realities of what kind of discrimination people face...
As well as this, each section offers clarification on specific aspects of discrimination, whether its contributing factors to either the removal or development of severity of discrimination. Our social survey link is and will continue to remain open to all who wish to participate in it.
Racism
Racism refers to prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. And we explore this through a psychological and sociological inter-disciplinary approach.
Civil Rights Act of 1957: This was the first major civil rights legislation enacted by the United States Congress since the Reconstruction Era. It aimed to ensure that all African Americans could exercise their right to vote without intimidation. It established the Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice and authorized the attorney general to seek injunctions against anyone attempting to deprive individuals of their voting rights through force or fraud.
Black Lives Matter (BLM): BLM is a decentralized political and social movement that campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people. It originated in the United States in response to the discharge of Trayvon Martin's murderer in 2013 and gained significant momentum following the deaths of other black individuals at the hands of law enforcement.
Figure 1 - Racism prevalence
Apartheid in South Africa: Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s. It enforced racial classifications, restricting the rights and freedoms of non-white South Africans. The African National Congress (ANC) led the resistance against apartheid, with figures like Nelson Mandela emerging as key leaders in the struggle for racial equality.
These examples illustrate the complex and pervasive nature of racism, which continues to impact individuals and communities worldwide. Efforts to combat racism require ongoing awareness, education, and systemic change to create a more just and equitable society.
Sexism
Sexism is a form of discrimination, prejudice, or bias based on a person's sex or gender, typically against women and girls, but it can also affect men and individuals of non-binary genders. And we explore this through a sociological and government inter-disciplinary approach.
Gender Stereotypes: Sexism is perpetuated through gender stereotypes, which prescribe narrow and rigid expectations for how individuals should behave based on their gender. These stereotypes can limit opportunities, reinforce traditional gender roles, and contribute to discrimination and bias in various areas of life, including education, employment, and relationships.
Gender Pay Gap: The gender pay gap refers to the disparity in earnings between men and women. Despite advancements in gender equality, women continue to earn less than men on average for the same work. This gap is influenced by factors such as occupational segregation, discrimination in hiring and promotion, and undervaluation of women's labour.
Figure 2 - Sexism Prevalence
Feminist Movement: The feminist movement encompasses a range of social, political, and cultural movements aimed at achieving gender equality and challenging sexism. Feminist activists advocate for women's rights, reproductive justice, ending gender-based violence, and dismantling patriarchal systems of oppression.
Efforts to combat sexism require challenging gender norms, promoting gender equality in all aspects of society, supporting survivors of gender-based violence, and advocating for policies that advance women's rights and empowerment.
Classism
Classism is a form of discrimination or prejudice based on a person's social or economic class. And we explore this through a government and economic inter-disciplinary approach.
Education Disparities: Classism can be seen in disparities in access to quality education. Children from affluent families often have access to better-funded schools, experienced teachers, and extracurricular opportunities, while children from lower-income families may attend underfunded schools with limited resources, leading to unequal educational outcomes.
Income Inequality: Income inequality refers to the unequal distribution of income among individuals or households within a society. Classism can manifest through disparities in income, where those in higher-income brackets have access to better resources, education, healthcare, and opportunities compared to those with lower incomes.
Figure 3 - socio-economic restrictions
Minimum Wage and Workers' Rights: Classism is evident in debates over minimum wage laws and workers' rights. Low-wage workers often face exploitation, lack of job security, and inadequate benefits, while higher-income individuals may benefit from policies that prioritize corporate interests over worker rights.
Efforts to address classism require recognizing and challenging systemic inequalities, advocating for policies that promote economic justice and social mobility, and fostering empathy and understanding across different socioeconomic groups.
Global
Global inequality refers to disparities in wealth, income, opportunity, and access to resources between different countries and within populations worldwide. And we explore this through a business and government inter-disciplinary approach.
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International Trade: Global inequality is exacerbated by unequal patterns of international trade, where wealthier countries often exploit the resources and labour of poorer nations. This exploitation can take the form of unfair trade agreements, exploitative labour practices, and environmental degradation. For example, multinational corporations may extract natural resources from developing countries at low cost, leaving local communities impoverished and environmentally degraded.
Global Education Initiatives: International organizations and initiatives work to address education disparities and promote global literacy and access to quality education. Initiatives such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) aim to improve educational outcomes, reduce disparities, and ensure that all children have access to schooling.
Figure 4 - Society's response to discrimination
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Healthcare Disparities: Global inequality is evident in disparities in access to healthcare and health outcomes between countries and within populations. Low-income countries often lack adequate healthcare infrastructure, trained medical personnel, and essential medicines, leading to preventable diseases and high mortality rates. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies may prioritize profits over public health, leading to high prices for life-saving medications and limited access for those who cannot afford them.
Addressing global inequality requires comprehensive approaches that tackle root causes such as unfair trade practices, inadequate healthcare systems, and educational disparities.
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