Tag #Social Inequality

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France's Court of Auditors Calls for Improved Support for Young Adults Leaving Child Welfare System

France's Court of Auditors highlights stark disparities in post-ASE care for young adults, with nearly half of homeless 18-25 year-olds being former ASE recipients, urging improved support and minimum standards to prevent dire situations.

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AfD's Rise Exacerbates Societal Divisions in Germany

A study reveals a correlation between the AfD's regional success in Germany and increased prejudice against minorities, even among non-voters; experts argue that addressing underlying social and economic issues is crucial to counter the far-right's rise and foster social cohesion.

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Reduced Inequality
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Colmar's Citizen-Driven Park Project Revitalizes Impoverished District

Colmar, France, is transforming a 5.5-hectare vacant lot in its impoverished Europe-Schweitzer district into a park, engaging a citizen jury for design and leveraging €10 million in funding from a national initiative ("Petits Quartiers de demain") aimed at revitalizing underprivileged areas. The pro...

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Turkey's Regressive Electricity Pricing System Disproportionately Impacts Low-Consumption Households

Turkey's AK Party implemented a new electricity pricing system, where percentage increases are higher for lower consumption; for example, a 166 TL bill increased to 399 TL (140%), while a 4415 TL bill rose to 7485 TL (70%). This was announced on November 16th, 2024, leaving consumers little time to ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Berlin's Strict Gymnasium Admission Rules Spark Social Inequality Concerns

Berlin's new gymnasium admission rules, based on a trial period with a 2.2 grade average requirement, resulted in only 2.6 percent of 1,937 students without prior recommendations being accepted, sparking criticism over increased social inequality in access to secondary education.

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Santuario": Dystopian Thriller Explores Climate Crisis and Motherhood

In a dystopian future ravaged by climate change, "Santuario" follows pregnant women living in a facility promising protection, but hiding a sinister secret; the eight-episode thriller, starring Aura Garrido and Lucía Guerrero, explores artificial intelligence, social inequality, and the climate cris...

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Dual Employment Soars in Germany Amidst Economic Crisis

Subramaniam M., 54, works two jobs in Iserlohn, Germany—a metal factory and a snack bar—to support his family, reflecting a record 3.5 million Germans holding secondary jobs in 2023 due to rising living costs and stagnant wages, particularly impacting low-wage earners and exacerbating existing socia...

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Tens of Thousands Rally in Rome for Renewed Europe

Tens of thousands rallied in Rome's Piazza del Popolo on Saturday for the "Una piazza per l'Europa" demonstration, advocating for a renewed Europe focused on peace, freedom, and social justice, featuring speeches from various prominent figures and artists, exceeding capacity and closing the square.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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\£140 Million Spent Relocating London's Homeless

London councils and their housing companies have spent over \£140 million since 2017 buying more than 850 homes across England to house homeless people, often relocating families far from their support networks, causing distress and exacerbating existing housing pressures in receiving communities.

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Brazil's Divided Middle Class: Narrative and Political Reality

Sérgio Costa's "Desiguais e Divididos" analyzes Brazil's social divisions, showing how the right effectively used social media and simplified narratives to gain support, even among groups who experienced economic setbacks under right-wing governments.

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Latin Program Axed: Disadvantaged Students Face Wider Education Gap

The UK government's cancellation of a \£4 million Latin teaching program in state schools has sparked controversy, with academics citing its importance for disadvantaged students and highlighting regional disparities in access to classical subjects, while the government points to budget constraints.

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Online Hate Targets Families of South Korea Plane Crash Victims

A South Korean plane crash on December 29th, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers; eight people were arrested for spreading online hate speech against the victims' families, prompting a discussion of the societal factors fueling this behavior, and the need for stronger regulations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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