Inequality

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Inequality

Unlike poverty, which concentrates on the situation of those at the bottom of society, inequality shows how resources are distributed across the whole society Inequality is one of the major reasons behind poverty , corruption and many other social and economic disorders. Inequality is not just bad for social 4/14/12 justice, it is also bad for economic

Inequality is generally concerned with relative poverty.

That is, even in the wealthiest countries, the poor may not be in absolute poverty (the most basic of provisions may be obtainable for many) or their level of poverty may be a lot higher than those in developing countries, but in terms of their standing in society, their relative poverty can also have serious consequences such as deteriorating social cohesion, increasing crime and 4/14/12

ODI- Overseas Development Institute

About ODI- ODI is Britain's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. ODI`s mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries
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ODI suggests that key factors to reducing poverty are: Reduction of inequality Reduction in income differences

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Inequality around the world

Inequality is usually associated with poorer, developing nations. But for many years, studies have shown that many wealthier nations also suffer from inequality, sometimes at levels similar to those of some developing countries.

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Economic Inequality

Includes inequality within country in terms of different states, cities etc and amongst the countries. A country's economic structure or system (for example, Capitalism or Socialism, ongoing or past wars, and differences in individuals' abilities to create wealth are all involved in the creation of economic inequality
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Causes of Economic Inequality

Labor Market- difference in labor wages Personal capabilities- intelligence, strengths- physical & mental, personality etc Technological advancements Access of Education Globalization Gender & Race

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Effects of Economic Inequality- Homicides

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No Social cohesion: people start getting away from each other Tension and Frustration Others

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Rich- Poor Gap

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Social Inequality

Social inequality occurs when certain groups in a society do not have equal social status. Aspects of social status involve property rights, voting rights, freedom of speech and assembly, access to health care, and education as well as many other social commodities.

Social inequality is different from economic inequality

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Causes of Social Inequality

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Horizontal Inequality

Horizontal inequality is the inequality economical, social or other that does not follow from a difference in an inherent quality such as intelligence, attractiveness or skills for people or profitability for corporations. In sociology, this is particularly applicable to forced inequality between different subcultures living in the same society. In economics, 4/14/12 horizontal inequality is seen when

Inequality in Consumption

Using latest figures available, in 2005, the wealthiest 20% of the world accounted for 76.6% of total private consumption.

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Statistics- Private Consumption

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Statistics- All Consumption

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Inequality in Consumption
Global Priority $U.S. Billions
Cosmetics in the United States Ice cream in Europe 11 Perfumes in Europe and the United States 12 Pet foods in Europe and the United States 17
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Inequality in terms of Opportunities

Equal Opportunity- Within a society Equal Opportunity- amongst the nations

Examples.

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Value inequality in Social Concern

People are treated unequally in terms of the value and respect they receive. Major controlling bodies are the ones responsible for this

Examples.

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According to Joseph Rowentree Foundation`s Ferdinand Mount that, there are 5 types of inequalities: Political Inequality Differing Life outcomes Inequality of opportunity Treatment and responsibility Shared values- member in the society
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Assignment: 1

Present a Report on Poverty and Inequality in Pakistan

Word Limit: 3500-4000 Submission Date: 10th April 2012

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Inequality its an enemy between usyoutube Its easy for poor http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/

http://www.globalissues.org/article/4/pov

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Inequality in consumption

http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/po

http://www.eapn.org/index.php?option=c

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Inequality and difference between consupmtion

http://www.globalissues.org/article/7/ causes-of-hunger-are-related-topoverty

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