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    impact of economic globalisation is the increase in income inequality and poverty. Despite the increase in the global economy and more jobs, it does not necessarily mean that there is global equality. In fact, the gap is increasing between the economic classes of rich and poor. The Gini Coefficient is a statistical measurement that measures the inequality among the levels of income. Low inequality lies between 20 and 40 and high inequality lies between 40 and 66. Despite Asian countries such as Indonesia

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    Inequalities in the United States have existed for as long as we can remember. Everyone has their own set of thoughts, values, and beliefs. This significant difference in all humans is what has caused unequal treatment among people in the country. A substantial fraction of the U.S. still discriminates against people who do not look, think, or speak like them. The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal”. However, some people still do not understand

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    Gender inequality, by definition, is the differences in status between men and women in society. It normally affects women more than men, due to their status in society. Many women are said to experience gender inequality within workplaces. This begs the question: why do gender inequalities exist? The most logical cause of gender inequality would be stereotyping. Men are pictured as being the quarterbacks, the breadwinners, needing to work to be able to support their family. On the other hand, however

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    Inequalities In America

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    Even first world countries have some major problems, I believe the biggest problem is that inequalities of different groups are still around, the biggest one in America is salary equality. Although some jobs pay different prices the fact that there are so many homeless people in areas that have vacant houses is a problem. Another big equality problem in America is age equality, the “respect your elders” term is acceptable but when someone who is older than another individual bullies or demands something

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    Inequality can be defined as a person or a group of people not having equal rights or having less of an advantage in certain situations compared to others. Some of the examples that this inequality can be in the form of are: gender, race, ethnicity, and class. On one hand, it could be argued that there is disparity not only within the police force, for instance in particular the Met Police, but also between the police and society itself. However, on the other hand, it can be stated that there is

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    are progressing through time, inequality in our society is becoming less evident. In this technological society, we seem to think that nobody is being treated rationally or unequally but this is our misconception. The people who think that there is no more inequality in the society are the fortunate people who have got everything on a silver plate without having to fight for it. People who bring up the matters of inequality are the ones who are facing the same. Inequality can be applied to many circumstances

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    Income Inequality

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    Income inequality Name Date Abstract In any given population, there is a difference between what people within the population earn. The uneven distribution of income in any given population is income inequality. In order for there to be income, there has to be several sources of income. These sources of income may be combinational or independent per person receiving the income. Income may result from wages, rent, bank account interests, salaries or even profits made in business transactions

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    Inequality In Australia

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    overall standard of living. Income distribution sits at the top of the political agenda as Inequality between those with the most and those with the least wealth in Australia is on the rise. Despite consistent public support for reducing inequality in the distribution of income, the government is seeking to reduce income support. In fact, in recent months the Liberal government has begun to argue that inequality is not just unavoidable, but also beneficial. Rather than use the welfare system to redistribute

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    Combating Economic Inequality Economic Inequality When you turn on the news nowadays, some of America’s biggest problems are right there flashing across your screen. However, the increasing issue of inequality that our country is facing doesn’t seem to get quite the attention it deserves. The disproportion of lower and middle class families to wealthier families, due to economic inequality, is in dire need of a solution! So how do you fix a struggling economy between the classes? Professors

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    For centuries women have faced inequalities of all types. They faced social, economic, and political injustices. There have been many instances through the years of women speaking up for their rights, particularly in modern times. They have organized conventions, participated in parades, and put themselves and their voices out there. Despite the overwhelming opposition, they kept at it and slowly worked to gain more and more rights. Though they have gained some, many believe they do not have all

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