#social-inequality
#social-inequality

Have We Become a Nation of "Winners" and "Losers"?

In-group/out-group bias fuels division and prejudice in American politics.

Growing income inequality intensifies feelings of resentment toward perceived economic 'winners.'

Distrust of different individuals is being fueled by extreme views on social media.

#economic-disparity

France politics

The Guardian view on Europe's growing wealth divide: back to the world of Balzac | Editorial

Growth hacking

Musk's companies got billions from the government. Now he's pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

France politics

The Guardian view on Europe's growing wealth divide: back to the world of Balzac | Editorial

Growth hacking

Musk's companies got billions from the government. Now he's pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

more#economic-disparity

Social justice

fromenglish.elpais.com

Being distinguished: Why the rich like certain things and the poor others

Taste preferences are influenced by social class and environment, not just personal choice.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Children under six should avoid screen time, French medical experts say

Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, according to French medical experts.

France news

How Sausalito's bohemian community of boaters defined the 'wild west of the water'

Kloc's narrative on Sausalito's anchor-out community serves as a eulogy for an alternative society disappearing amidst increasing regulations and social inequality.

Portland food

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Namibia's first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah states, 'Our leadership is rooted in a movement that fought against colonialism, but we must now address the new challenges of inequality and youth unemployment to regain public trust.'

Left-wing politics

#economic-mobility

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

Opportunity hoarding leads to unfair advantages in college admissions, raising moral questions about economic mobility.

fromFast Company

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

Opportunity hoarding leads to unfair advantages in college admissions, raising moral questions about economic mobility.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

6 months ago

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.

more#economic-mobility

Film

fromOpen Culture

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

The film 'Metropolis' explores class struggle and social inequality against a backdrop of a divided futuristic society.

Healthcare

fromwww.nytimes.com

More Americans Can't Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

Health care affordability is a growing concern for millions of Americans, significantly impacting their well-being.

fromIrish Independent

Immigrants better educated and more likely to be in work, ESRI report finds

The Economic and Social Research Institute report highlights that foreign-born residents in Ireland face significant economic challenges, including low incomes and high housing costs.

UK news

World politics