Tag #Social Inequality

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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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Proxi": Post-Climate Hamburg and the Persistence of Life

Aiki Mira's "Proxi" depicts a future where Hamburg is submerged, replaced by Europolis bordering the remnants of the North Sea; despite a ravaged environment, human, machine, and animal life coexists, highlighting social inequalities.

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Climate Action
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Berlin's 9-Euro-Fonds Ends After Subsidizing Public Transport for 31,700

A Berlin activist group, the 9-Euro-Fonds, ended its program of subsidizing public transport after three months, having collected 9 euros monthly from 31,700 members to cover 4,000 fines for fare evasion; the group cited the increase in the national transport ticket price to 58 euros as a reason for...

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Reduced Inequality
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Mexico's Crime Problem: Beyond the Sicarios

The dominant narrative of Mexican crime focuses on violent sicarios, obscuring a complex network of criminal activities involving various social sectors and justifying the elimination of lower-level criminals while neglecting systemic issues.

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68% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Berlin Food Bank Users' Voting Intentions Reflect Socio-Economic Anxieties Amidst Political Neglect"

In Berlin, low-income individuals relying on food banks like the Berliner Tafel due to rising prices (20% since 2020) express voting intentions largely driven by concerns about the war in Ukraine and climate change, while mainstream political discourse largely neglects issues of social security and ...

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No Poverty
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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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Mexico City Sanitation Workers Face Abuse, Low Pay, and Systemic Neglect

In Mexico City, sanitation workers like Rogelio and Vicente face daily verbal abuse, low pay, and financial burdens, highlighting the precariousness of informal labor and lack of public empathy, despite some workers being registered under government programs like Nómina 1.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Hamburg State Election: SPD Seeks Coalition Continuity Amidst Social and Infrastructural Challenges

Hamburg holds a state election on Sunday, with the SPD aiming to continue its coalition with the Greens despite challenges from the Left party, which criticizes the government's handling of social issues such as rising poverty and rents, while the CDU opposes projects like the new Oberbillwerder dis...

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Reduced Inequality
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Gelsenkirchen: From 'Swiftkirchen' to 'Shithole City' – A German City's Struggle for Renewal

Gelsenkirchen, Germany, experienced a rapid shift in its international image, from "Swiftkirchen" after Taylor Swift's concerts to the derogatory "Shithole City," reflecting its high unemployment (over 14%), low average income (€1800), and the rise of the AfD, as the city grapples with post-industri...

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Unprecedented Rise in Homelessness in Baden-Württemberg Demands Urgent Action

A recent survey in Baden-Württemberg reveals a dramatic increase in homelessness, affecting both urban and rural areas, prompting calls for urgent policy changes and implementation of the National Action Plan to combat homelessness.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty

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