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Reduced Inequalities
Reduced Inequalities
John – Roxas
Member: Association of LASSSAI- Accredited Superschools (ALAS)
Gov. Atila Balgos Ave., Banica, Roxas City
College of Nursing
TERM PAPER
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Submitted by:
Dolfo, Juvic
Submitted To:
Clinical Instructor
I. INTRODUCTION
inclusiveness. Even though there have been important advances made since 2000 in
lifting people out of poverty, inequalities and large disparities still remain in income
and wealth, and also in access to food, healthcare, education, land, clean water, and
other resources essential for people to live a full and dignified life. Some societal
groups including those in rural areas, women, young people, people with disabilities,
distributions. The real wage growth has been constantly declining since 2015. Also,
the warming climate, demographic change, decent work deficits, political crises,
technological change, and conflict risks are likely to exacerbate inequalities if actions
are not taken toward equality in both opportunities and outcomes. Education,
The agenda to reduce inequality within and among countries –and its role in
advancing calls for an equitable, tolerant, open, and socially inclusive world in which
the needs of the most vulnerable are met. Venues for reducing inequality. Reducing
II. BODY
defined as "the unequal distribution of opportunities, rewards and power among and
between individuals, households and groups". Inequality within and among countries
is a persistent cause for concern. Despite some positive signs toward reducing
still persists. Wherein inequalities in income, education, healthcare, gender, and other
This paper explores the concept of reduced inequalities and goal addresses
inequalities among countries and calls for support for safe migration and mobility of
people or/ examine their impacts on societies and economies, analyzes current efforts
and challenges in addressing them, and provides recommendations for future action.
Throughout the world, there are still differences in wealth, sex, age, disability, sexual
fulfillment and self-worth. Crime, illness, and environmental damage can then result
from this. We are not able to attain sustainable development could improve the world
for everyone if individuals are left out of the possibility of a better life.
over 70% of the world's population, increasing the likelihood of conflicts and
primarily affecting the most vulnerable individuals and communities are frequently
inequalities which are inequalities of outcomes (who gets what?) and inequalities of
opportunities (who does what?). From different fields will have different opinions
wealth, occupations, health, status, and legal and social rights. Besides highlighting
the various types of existing inequalities, examining how they operate differently
discrimination.
College of St. John – Roxas
Member: Association of LASSSAI- Accredited Superschools (ALAS)
Gov. Atila Balgos Ave., Banica, Roxas City
Firstly, according to Karl Max and Max Weber, they believed that economic
and status inequalities (in the form of their relationship to the means of production)
characterize modern society, that a person's life chances are structurally determined
by their class position, which is literally true that leads to discrimination and poverty.
in a given society.
Women face higher healthcare charges and more likely to suffer from non-
fatal, chronic conditions. While girls tend to perform better than boys at school, they
do not enjoy the same freedoms in the workplace. This is a result of the dual burden
of housework and career. The elderly have to work longer to sustain themselves, but
also disability discrimination that people with disabilities face ableism in healthcare,
such, people with disabilities often experience health disparities not because of their
College of St. John – Roxas
Member: Association of LASSSAI- Accredited Superschools (ALAS)
Gov. Atila Balgos Ave., Banica, Roxas City
institutions. Another common occurrence is that, even if they do obtain their degrees,
people with disabilities are often deterred from advancing in their careers due to
prejudiced hiring practices, (4) lower performance expectations, and (5) negative
stereotypes. According to Mike Oliver and Colin Barnes (2010) study the struggles
that people with disabilities face in finding meaningful inclusion in the workplace.
People with disabilities are much more vulnerable to poverty, as many only live on
It's extremely important not to forget that the various dimensions of inequality
intersect to create unique life chances and experiences. For example, a lower-class,
white woman with a disability will be subject to very different life chances than an
upper-class, Black man with no disability. So, let's remember to consider that these
social dimensions don't act alone - that experiences of inequality are complex and
cultural, economic, social, and political lives. Inequalities also impact people’s life
College of St. John – Roxas
Member: Association of LASSSAI- Accredited Superschools (ALAS)
Gov. Atila Balgos Ave., Banica, Roxas City
chances in that they often have different levels of access to the opportunities and
resources that are valued by society. And inequality can be caused by discrimination
III. CONLUSION
Inequalities need to reduce within the country, and this will have a cascading
decent work deficits, political crises, technological change, and conflict risks are the
equitable, tolerant, open, and socially inclusive world, a lot more efforts are required
at all fronts to effectively tackle it. Access to education, healthcare, job opportunities,
basic commodities, and political participation can considerably bridge the inequalities
educators, curriculum developers, and others are called upon globally to rethink
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS
A diversified strategy that takes into account the many aspects of inequality is
needed to reduce inequality. The following are some recommendations across various
domains:
College of St. John – Roxas
Member: Association of LASSSAI- Accredited Superschools (ALAS)
Gov. Atila Balgos Ave., Banica, Roxas City
Enact legislation to ensure equal pay for equal work and eliminate wage gaps
regulations;
services.
public services, employment, and education; and invest in social safety nets,
accountable.
Advocate for fair trade practices, debt relief, and development assistance
V. GLOSSARY
Fair Taxation - A system of taxation that aims to distribute the tax burden equitably
based on individuals' ability to pay, often by implementing progressive tax rates were
Equal Pay Laws - Legislation that mandates equal pay for equal work regardless of
rights, ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and regulate aspects of
gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and socioeconomic status, with the goal of
with knowledge, skills, and strategies to promote equality and respect for diversity.
groups working to address social issues and improve the well-being of local
projects.
to achieve common goals and address complex social challenges through shared
control over their lives, make informed choices, and take collective action to improve
seeking work are often created through economic development initiatives, job training
reducing unemployment.
individuals for specific occupations or trades, providing them with the knowledge,
the potential to generate economic opportunities, create jobs, and drive social change.
religion, sex, age, disability, or other factors in various contexts such as employment,
Access to Justice - The principle that all individuals should have equal opportunities
to seek and obtain remedies for legal grievances and access to fair and impartial legal
Sustainable Development - Development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often
VI. REFERENCES
AfDB (2019) Article on African Development Bank’s digital skills training benefits
https://www.afdb.org/en/success-stories/african-development-banks-digital-skills-
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/inequality/