22 December 2008

INEQUALITIES

Why do people think inequality is worse than poverty? (10th December 2008)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s (JRF's) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern ‘socialevils’ on the theme of ‘inequality’. Jeremy Seabrook argues that, in the face of extraordinary imbalances in society, the myth that accumulating wealth is the supreme human purpose needs to be replaced before any improvement will occur.
Viewpoint

Opportunity and aspiration: two sides of the same coin? (10th December 2008)
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s (JRF's) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern 'social evils' on the theme of 'inequality'. Chris Creegan argues that until we can reconcile the problems of excessive individualism, consumerism and greed at the heart of contemporary society, life opportunities will continue to be lost, limited and wasted.
Viewpoint

Five types of inequality (10th December 2008)

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s (JRF's) recent public consultation revealed a strong sense of unease about some of the changes shaping British society. This Viewpoint continues the discussion about modern 'social evils' on the theme of 'inequality'. Ferdinand Mount takes a wide view of the causes and possible cures of injurious inequalities, looking at five overlapping types of inequalities and how to remedy them.
Viewpoint

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