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Socioeconomic Inequality

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environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Delhi's Air Crisis: A Stark Divide between Poverty and Privilege"

Delhi's toxic air pollution is exacerbating socioeconomic inequality, as the poorest residents, like rickshaw driver Rizwan, are unable to afford personal mitigation measures such as masks or air purifiers. The city's 30 million residents are exposed to dangerous levels of fine particulate matter, causing serious health risks including strokes, heart disease, and lung cancer. In contrast, wealthier residents like cinematographer Madhav Mathur can afford air purifiers and masks, but still face challenges such as loss of vibrancy in camera colors due to the "thick layer of soot." Experts emphasize the need for year-round action to reduce emissions and protect the health of all residents.

via CNA|

#air-pollution #delhi #environment

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Challenges Faced by Indigenous Voice Proposal in Australia's Outback"

The Indigenous Voice proposal in Australia's Outback, aimed at giving Indigenous Australians a say in government decisions, is struggling to gain support. Many Indigenous people in communities like Areyonga and Hermannsburg have not heard of the proposal or lack information about its purpose. Surveys show declining nationwide support, with voters prioritizing economic issues. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports the proposal but has provided little detail, leading to confusion and misinformation. The campaign against the Voice has gained traction with a message of "If you don't know, vote No." Reaching out to scattered Indigenous communities has been challenging, and some Indigenous people oppose the Voice, saying it doesn't go far enough.

via Reuters|

#aboriginal-people #australia #indigenous-voice

education2 years ago•13 min saved

The Controversial Expansion of Affirmative Action: Beyond Legacy Admissions

A new study by economists from Harvard and Brown University reveals that elite private colleges in the United States give a significant admissions advantage to wealthy students over less affluent ones, even when they have similar academic qualifications. The study highlights that legacy admissions, athletic recruitment, and non-academic ratings contribute to this advantage. The economists argue that these admissions practices perpetuate a class privilege that hinders social mobility and suggest that reforms to admissions policies could make a substantial difference in the opportunities available to less privileged students. The study also finds that attending these elite colleges significantly increases the chances of future success and wealth, particularly for low-income students.

via NPR|

#affirmative-action #college-admissions #education