by Emily Williams Inequality is one of the largest issues in the 21st century, but people often fail to grasp the complex and multidimensional nature of inequality. When looking at inequality, we must not only look at the differences between individuals...
What we are seeing in the political landscape of America is that newly created wealth is increasingly going in the pockets of the already rich. In his infamous Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx seemed to provide early warning of this progression. He told us that capitalism would inevitably lead to stark inequality. That those who own capital will exploit those that do not; increasing working hours, creating inhumane working conditions and so on. So why didn’t we listen?
(Illustration by Sébastien Thibault) post by Clare Simpson For many in the West, we see freedom as our uninterrupted ability to set up businesses, make money, and then go and spend it in places like Dubai or Monaco. Yet what we don’t realise is that...
Inequality is a big issue in the UK. 2018 saw the fall in average income of the poorest fifth of the population by 1.6% while the average income of the richest fifth rose by 4.7% (Office for National Statistics). While income per person is a somewhat useful indicator of inequality, there is far more to it than just how much money is in the pockets of people in the UK: Factors like health and other social issues are key to improving inequality as a whole country-wide.
by Ella O'Doherty Knife crime has been headlining UK news for weeks now, with rates soaring across the country. Many politicians, media outlets, and much of the public have been pushing for a seemingly logical solution: harsher sentences for knife crime...
by Saoirse Joubert In light of the recent movements for the battle for gender equality (Reclaim the Night, International Women's Day, #MeToo, etc.), it is crucial that we acknowledge the various social, political, cultural and economic inequalities that...
by Alex Godfrey Strowbridge What are income inequality and inheritance tax? By 2020, the inheritance tax-free threshold will increase from £325,000 to £500,000. The average person in the UK works hard to earn £1,336,279 across their entire lifetime...
Consumer capitalism of the 21st century is in a state of crisis: relentless, excessive and unsustainable, modern capitalism has bitten off far more than it can chew. But who cares?
We are now facing an ecological crisis that is undeniably and irrefutably a consequence of the economic tendencies of consumer capitalism, where the desire for quick and cheap production ignores the issue of long term environmental sustainability (Næss 2006). As a result, we now live in an increasingly ecologically unstable world, the consequences of which you and I are starting to feel.
Although you have probably never heard of it, International Mother Earth Day is fast approaching – falling on Monday 22nd April. With climate change arguably the biggest threat facing current society, a day devoted to environmental protection and the importance of nature should be welcomed with opened arms. However, issues may arise when we consider the name given to this day – specifically, the use of the phrase ‘Mother Earth’. Some see the use of this phrase as negative, arguing that it serves only to reinforce gender stereotypes. Others, however, think the idea of Mother Earth is a reference to very real, deep and exclusive connections between women and nature.
Many people may think that gender inequalities impact climate change is a far-fetched idea. I mean how can the two be related? However, contrary to popular belief, there has been substantial evidence that shows they do!
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