Tag #Social Mobility

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UK Arts Sector: Stark Class Imbalance Revealed

Research reveals a significant lack of working-class representation in the UK's creative industries, with less than 10% of arts workers originating from working-class backgrounds; this underrepresentation is reflected in leadership positions and impacts the authenticity of cultural narratives.

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taz.de
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Germany's School Tracking System Perpetuates Social Inequality

German elementary school students' reports determine their future educational paths, with children from privileged backgrounds four times more likely to receive Gymnasium recommendations than working-class children, perpetuating social inequalities and highlighting the need for school system reform.

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Australia's Education Inequality Fueled by Private Tutoring

Articles in the Sydney Morning Herald criticize the growing private tutoring industry in Australia, highlighting its contribution to educational inequality, with annual costs reaching \$15,000 and the unfair advantage it gives wealthy students over those from poorer backgrounds, along with concerns ...

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48% Bias Score

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welt.de
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Anhaltend starke Bildungsungleichheit in Deutschland

Eine neue Studie ("Woher und Wohin 2024") zeigt, dass soziale Herkunft in Deutschland weiterhin stark den Bildungserfolg beeinflusst. Kinder aus benachteiligten Verhältnissen haben einen Lernrückstand von bis zu 3,5 Jahren in der Sekundarstufe, besonders in Naturwissenschaften. Der Anteil der Schüle...

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bbc.com
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Brazilian Quota Students Face Hostility

This article examines the challenges faced by Black students entering Brazilian universities via affirmative action quotas, highlighting psychological and social obstacles and the underlying societal tensions.

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40% Bias Score

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liberation.fr
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French Official Tackles Educational Inequality

Michel Ménard, president of the Loire-Atlantique department in France, criticizes the government's handling of educational inequality and proposes a new initiative to create mixed-ability middle schools in Nantes, aiming to improve social mobility and academic outcomes for all students.

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elpais.com
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German Youth Shift Right: Economic Stagnation Fuels AfD Rise

Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, the far-right AfD is gaining popularity among young voters due to economic stagnation and limited social mobility, a trend impacting the political landscape.

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56% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Unpaid Internships Exacerbate Socioeconomic Inequality in Career Access

A Sutton Trust report reveals that 55% of middle-class graduates had internships compared to 36% of working-class graduates, widening the inequality gap since 2018, with 61% of internships being unpaid or underpaid, mostly in real estate, construction, IT, finance, and legal sectors.

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52% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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UK School Integrates Music to Combat Education Decline

Shireland CBSO Academy, a West Bromwich school partnered with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, provides free instruments and tuition to all students, integrating music into all subjects to combat the decline in state school music education.

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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UK Wealth Inequality: Osborne's Profits Expose Urgent Need for Wealth Tax

Former UK Chancellor George Osborne's recent £70 million profit share highlights the UK's accelerating wealth concentration, with £5.5 trillion in inheritance expected over 30 years, exacerbating inequality and necessitating wealth tax reform for social mobility and public funding.

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56% Bias Score

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Rise in HAVO/VWO Recommendations for Migrant Students in Netherlands

A study shows a significant increase in the number of students with migration backgrounds receiving recommendations for higher secondary education in the Netherlands.

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Canadians' Financial Outlook: Record Pessimism

A new survey reveals record pessimism among Canadians about their financial well-being compared to their parents' generation, highlighting a disconnect between objective economic data and subjective experiences.

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