Despite many advances to eliminate poverty globally, over 10% of the world survives on less than $1.90 per day. In the United States, approximately 1 in 8 people live at or below poverty line (U.S. Census Bureau, 2018). Inequalities rooted in gender, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, and class lead to disproportionate exposure to risks, lack of control over resources, and limited access to decision making. On the country level, poor countries may lack representation in international decision-making despite being more vulnerable to threats such as climate change. Social, environmental, and economic consequences of poverty and inequality affect all of us. This case focuses on reduction in poverty and inequalities within and between countries to support thriving communities worldwide.
Challenge: Reducing Inequalities
In many countries, women, people of color, LGBTQ+, religious minorities, low-income, indigenous people, and people with disabilities lack access to and power over resources while facing disproportionate risks. They are more likely to be victims of violence and prosecution, face environmental risks and social exclusion, lack access to healthcare and education, not receive equal pay, and have a limited ability to participate in decision making. The goal of this challenge is to address root causes and consequences of inequality in communities worldwide.
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Research Guide
