Poverty & Inequality
How is poverty created
Poverty has multiple root causes beyond just a lack of basic necessities like food, shelter, education, or healthcare. Discrimination based on gender or ethnicity, poor governance, conflict, exploitation, and domestic violence are all factors that contribute to this.
How is inequality created
Inequalities are not only driven and measured by income, but are determined by other factors - gender, age, origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, class, and religion. These factors determine inequalities of opportunity which continue to persist, within and between countries.
How does poverty affect us
Poverty can also limit access to educational and employment opportunities, which further contributes to income inequality and perpetuates cyclical effects of poverty. Unmet social needs, environmental factors, and barriers to accessing health care contribute to worse health outcomes for people with lower incomes.
How does inequality affect us
Inequalities of opportunity affect a person's life expectancy and access to basic services such as healthcare, education, water, and sanitation. They can curtail a person's human rights, through discrimination, abuse and lack of access to justice.
signs you are in poverty
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Very low income.
No schooling.
Not being able to read.
Being sick and not being able to see a doctor.
Homeless.
Unemployed.
Hunger.
Signs of inequality
One of the ways to know that you're in an unequal power relationship is when most of the weight seems to be on one partner instead of being evenly shared. This means that one party is probably not participating in the activities of the relationship.
how to solve inequality
empower women and create opportunities for youth and disadvantaged communities. increase economic inclusion and create decent work and higher incomes. enhance social services and ensure access to social protection. facilitate safe migration and mobility and tackle irregular migration.
How to solve poverty
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Investing in educational programs.
Promoting economic expansion and job prospects.
Providing access to affordable healthcare.
Dealing with discrimination due to any difference.
Augmenting social safety nets.
