Problem population: The rich or the poor?
Article by Theo RossPhoto by Owen Cannon on UnsplashIf the world’s ten richest men were taxed 99% of the wealth they gained during the COVID-19 pandemic, they could fund health, climate, and social protection for Earth’s entire population, whilst still leaving them...
Inequality: A reality beyond absolute poverty
Article by Jiajia LiPhoto by Zoshua Colah on UnsplashDo you still remember that highly ironic rainy night in the movie "Parasite"? While the rich kids set up tents in their yards to enjoy the fun of camping, the poor have to deal with semi-basements flooded with...
The Inequality Dilemma: Wealth, Power, and Social Stability in Modern Society
Article by Jiachen Wang The picture is provided by Eremita from 500pxNowadays, society faces a serious problem. Based on the theory of Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, in his 1897 book Cours d’économie politique, “In every society, a small number of people own a...
Is a wealthy nation a healthy one?
Article by Madeleine James It is clear that in the 21st century a great deal of the world’s richest nations suffer with social and health issues, which are more common in less developed poorer countries. Therefore, I pose the question that does being a wealthy nation...
The 1% economy: Who gains from globalisation and why are the gains so uneven?
Article by Sylvie HaywoodPhoto by James Lo on UnsplashIn 2020, Oxfam released that their recent studies had found that the combined fortunes of the world’s 26 richest individuals reached $1.4 trillion, which is the same amount as the total wealth of the poorest...
When the snake sheds its skin: how corporations are revealing their true nature
Article by Loki ThorntonPhoto by David Clode on UnsplashFor decades, corporations have gained power that rivals nation states by creating the illusion that they're a friend of humanity. Through shallow displays of corporate social responsibility (CSR) corporations...
Are corporations ethical or made up of cons, influential choices and bias?
Article by Sadie NewmanPhoto by Matt Boitor on UnsplashCorporations have become the most important and dominant social institutions today, with huge influence over politics and how society acts in terms of practices and values. Bakan (2003) states that ‘corporations...
Has the corporation become too powerful and is it too late to stop?
Article by Frederick BellPhoto by Maria Lupan on UnsplashThe corporation has obtained absolute power in society that is becoming untouchable by all public spheres, including your own government. Overtime they have acquired the ability to lobby in elections and...
Nikes Narcissism: These Corporations Only Care for Themselves!
Article by Beau Gallagher-MarrPhoto by Christian on UnsplashHow is it fair companies make so much profit? How is it fair CEOs and celebrities make millions off the brand? Yet, the people who create the products we wear live in so much despair. It’s not, its...
The Corporate Grip: How Modern Corporations Shape Society and Control Our Lives
Article by Carmen WilsonPhoto by Nikhil Mitra on UnsplashIn modern society, corporations are widely viewed as a positive aspect of our society, allowing products to be consumed with ease. For example, Amazon, which started off as an online bookstore but now lets...
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