25 years into a new century and housing is less affordable than ever Of all the problems facing Australia today, few have worsened so rapidly in the past 25 years as housing affordability. The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025
This government has one last chance to take a progressive path. Otherwise, we’re at the point of no return In her spring statement, I urge Rachel Reeves to look beyond short-term economic stability – and towards tackling long-term inequality, says former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
Despite some key milestones since 2000, Australia still has a long way to go on gender equality Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries. The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025
Rescuing Nigeria: how to break the cycle of decline and bring progress Nigeria has abundant human and natural resources but remains mired in underdevelopment. There are high levels of poverty, corruption, unemployment and inequality. The country is currently witnessing a rise in ethnic militias and terrorism, adding to the threats posed by armed herdsmen’s deadly clashes with rural communities over land. The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025
Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality When asked about reactions to Donald Trump being president, a 16-year-old Black girl said, “I feel unsafe and not protected. The United States is supposed to be the land of the free but is really the land of racism.” The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025
Amid all the noise about the UK’s ‘two-tier’ justice system, there is silence on class New sentencing guidelines for England and Wales address gender and ethnicity but ignore poverty The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025
'So much strength': women call for end to violence Indigenous women have gathered at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to call for an end to violence and inequality. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2025
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025
Harman appointed UK special envoy for women and girls Baroness Harman said the ‘job is far from done towards ending women’s inequality’. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025
Is Science Rigged for the Rich? A recent study claiming inequality of opportunity in the sciences commits statistical and conceptual errors that make its findings meaningless. Reason · Mar 6, 2025
Britain is now following a developing country economic model – and we know where that leads Selling off assets to foreign owners, deregulating markets, and liberalising financial services only leads to inequality and instability, says Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah, chief executive of the New Economics Foundation The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high The 19th annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey was released today. The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025
Fifa Club World Cup ‘solidarity money’ figure revealed in bid to appease Chelsea and Man City rivals $150m out of total $2bn prize pot earmarked for clubs not taking part, with concerns raised over the money’s potential to worsen inequality in the sport The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025 Top earners are increasingly isolated at work – here’s why it matters Nike’s current CEO, Elliott Hill, began his career at the global footwear giant as an intern fresh out of university, steadily making his way up the ranks.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025 Australian men doing no more housework than they were 20 years ago – still 50% less than women Men do an average of 12.8 hours a week, while women do 18.4 hours, Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia report finds
The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025 How schools can improve gender equality in Latin America In Latin America, deeply ingrained cultural beliefs about gender roles – what women and men should and shouldn’t do – persist. This is despite increased involvement by women in traditionally male spheres, such as business and politics.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 Female leaders share their one piece of advice for standing up to sexism at work Lauren Taylor speaks to women in business about fighting gender inequality on the career ladder.
Newslaundry · Mar 1, 2025 TV Newsance 288: India’s economy is sinking and TV anchors are distracting us again This week, we look at a shocking report that should have been at the centre of primetime debates but wasn’t. Turns out, a billion Indians have no money to spend on non-basic items! But TV news continues to avoid talking about growing inequality like the plague as the rich get…
The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025 Climate talks: global south must seize the moment and take the lead The US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement has raised questions about whether progress can still be made on global policy to mitigate climate change. To explore these questions, Imraan Valodia, pro vice-chancellor: climate, sustainability and inequality and director of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies at the University…
The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025 Rising house prices don’t just make it harder to become a homeowner – they also widen the racial wealth gap Homeownership – long a cornerstone of the “the American dream” – is increasingly out of reach for the average American. Over the past four decades, U.S. house prices have risen by 75% in real terms, pushing the costs of homeownership for the typical first-time homebuyer to a record high. At…
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Waspi campaigners threaten legal action after ‘gaslighting’ over compensation The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a ‘letter before action’ to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Waspi campaigners warn of legal action over DWP ‘gaslighting’ The group has launched a £75,000 Crowdjustice campaign to fund legal action
AAP · Feb 21, 2025 Growing ranks of homeless seen as society in decline An appetite for change has developed among voters as Australia's housing crisis becomes symbolic of wealth inequality, disempowerment and societal decline.
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 Struggle Street residents last to benefit from rate cut Rate relief has been delivered to Australian mortgage holders, yet the Reserve Bank governor says renters may have to wait a while longer to gain any benefit.