The Class Structure and Work (Economic Inequality) Discussion
This week we are looking at the data and evidence of economic inequality throughout the world. But, what does this really mean? Why should we care? If you work hard and get rich, why should that be a bad thing? But how rich is too rich? And can it be true that even though you work hard, you may not get rich? What are the consequences of economic inequality?
For this week’s Yellowdig discussion, read this report, Richest 1% bag nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years researched and written from the report, Survival of the Richest, by Oxfam International. Discuss any of the findings of the report. If you’re so inclined, you can download the briefing, Inequality Kills for more details. If you want to discuss a different angle to economic inequality, feel free to find a researched report from a quality source that suggests economic inequality is beneficial. Who are the richest people in the world? Find out here.
Make sure your initial written post meets the 200 word requirement and also make sure to engage with your classmates by posting a comment to their post in 50 words.
This week we are looking at the data and evidence of economic inequality throughout the world. But, what does this really mean? Why should we care? If you work hard and get rich, why should that be a bad thing? But how rich is too rich? And can it be true that even though you work hard, you may not get rich? What are the consequences of economic inequality?
For this week’s Yellowdig discussion, read this report, Richest 1% bag nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years researched and written from the report, Survival of the Richest, by Oxfam International. Discuss any of the findings of the report. If you’re so inclined, you can download the briefing, Inequality Kills for more details. If you want to discuss a different angle to economic inequality, feel free to find a researched report from a quality source that suggests economic inequality is beneficial. Who are the richest people in the world? Find out here.
Make sure your initial written post meets the 200 word requirement and also make sure to engage with your classmates by posting a comment to their post in 50 words.