inequality Flashcards
what is inequality according to Kenneth Waltz?
internationally, it’s nearly the whole of the political story
what is inequality part of?
the permanent agendas in IOs such as the World Economic Forum
what does extreme inequality lead to?
to the concentration of social and political power
what are the 6 factors for inequality?
a. poverty 1.25$ US/day
b. low literacy rates
c. hunger and malnutrition
d. famine eg. ethiopia food is used as a weapon
e. inadequate health care
f. regional equalities
what do we mean as food is used as a weapon is Ethiopia
a) close all distribution channels
b) pollute the crops
what are the causes of the different factors of inequality?
colonialism, structure of world economy, globalization, overpopulation, ineffective policies, political and economic instability, natural disasters
how did the debate on inequality change during the Cold War
- equality as a political and moral goal
- how to measure inequality
- inequality in the age of globalization
- human diversity
how do we narrow the gap of inequalities?
- education and family planning
- democracy
- grassroots organizations
- green revolution
- debt reduction
- proper policies
- development assistance
what is simple democracy?
it is the simplest level of democracy –> voting
name one of the main grassroots association.
national rifle association
what are the UN’s sustainable development goals?
no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry/innovation/infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace/justice and strong institutions, partnership for the goals
what is the answer to inequalities according to Thomas Piketty.
higher levels of international cooperation and regional political integration.
who is Thomas Piketty?
a french economist
