Social Inequality as a Global Challenge

Medani P. Bhandari, Shvindina Hanna

• Publisher: River Publishers
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN:
  9788770225991
• eBook ISBN:
  9781000791709
• Topic: Economics
• Subtopic: Energy
• Index: Economics

This book discusses the factors behind the inequalities embedded within our social, economic and political systems. Social inequalities are especially seen in the service sectors – in the differences of access to healthcare, education, social protection, housing systems, childcare, elderly care etc. Cultural inequality, which segregates people from the mainstream based on recognition problems with a specific groups' social status, language, religion, customs and norms, is another widespread issue. This book tries to present an accurate picture of these issues with cases studies from various countries. Mostly, when we talk about inequality, the focus is on economic inequality; however, much inequality persists, especially discrimination due to gender, age, origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, class, and religion. To end this situation there is a need for social, economic, and political reform. Until or unless the marginalized groups are empowered, the inequality issue cannot be solved or even minimized. On the basis of various case studies, this book encourages us to rethink societal development through the lens of growing inequalities and disparities. The book presents new insights for evaluating the progress on social development. The book highlights the current challenges of social inequality. In combination this collection of edited papers gives an integrated understanding of the question of "why is society unequal"? This book is aimed at those stakeholders, who want to make or contribute to change and build an undivided, socially inclusive society, and to those who want to contribute to empowering society in the Twenty-First century.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Dedication
• Preface
• Prof. Bishnu Poudel, PhD
• Forewords
• Endorsements
• Acknowledgement
• 1 Social Inequality as a Global Challenge: Scenario, Impacts, and Consequences
• 2 Inequality, a Historical Perspective: With Reference to Society, Politics, and the Economy
• 3 Religion and Gender Inequality in India
• 4 Behavioral View on Inequality Issue: Bibliometric Analysis
• 5 Public Health Policy Communication with Other Policies in the Context of Inequality
• 6 Investigating Employment Discrimination and Social Exclusion: Case of Serbia
• 7 Impact of Subsidies on Social Equality and Energy Efficiency Development: The Case of Ukraine
• 8 Combating Inequality Via an Intercultural Strategy of The City: A Case Study of a Ukrainian City
• 9 Causes and Ways to Overcome Socio-Economic Inequality in Ukraine
• 10 Education as A Tool for Prevention Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ People
• 11 Hidden Inequalities in Education: Case of In-Service English Language Teachers Training in Ukraine
• 12 Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Socio-Economic Inequality in Household Food Security in Nepal
• 13 Conclusion: Social Dimensions of Inequality
• Word Phrase Definitions and Abbreviation
• Index
• Authors Biographies