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US universities are reinstating SAT scores. Experts say it will exacerbate racial inequality

After offering test-free admissions, some US schools are reversing course, claiming it will help under-resourced students – but critics say it will do the opposite

The Guardian - US

The Albanese government has ordered an inquiry into native title – why is it needed?

Commonwealth Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) would review the Native Title Act to “rectify any inefficacy, inequality or unfairness”.

The Conversation

How Does Your Pay Compare to Elon Musk’s?

Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package puts inequality back in the spotlight.

Kiplinger

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Wednesday briefing: Why private schools have 10 times the outdoor space of state schools

In today’s newsletter: The inequality between fee-paying schools and the rest in terms of green space has been described as ‘staggering’. Why is the disparity so big, and what impact is it having on children?

The Guardian - UK

Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

If you feel like you’re being pushed around in life, you’re not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a sense of powerlessness in their lives. This sentiment has been steadily increasing, driven by economic challenges and rising perceptions of inequality.

The Conversation

Playing fields sold off, swimming pools closed down – state-school children don’t have a sporting chance

A Guardian report has revealed the huge areas of outdoor space owned by UK private schools. It’s time for this inequality to end, says journalist Robert Verkaik

The Guardian - UK

Systemic by Layal Liverpool review – the price of prejudice

A bracing and informative exploration of the myriad ways that racism and inequality hurt people

The Guardian - UK

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There is no recovery for the Conservative party until it purges itself of Reform-lite ideas

This cheap politics of envy distracts from Britain’s most pressing issue: inequality, says former Tory MP Justine Greening

The Guardian - UK

America’s problem is massive inequality – not ‘woke’ educated elites

Fake populists like Elise Stefanik (Harvard ’06) and Josh Hawley (Yale ’06) attack higher ed to protect corporations and the rich

The Guardian - US

Bangladesh’s ‘missing billionaires’: A wealth boom and stark inequality

A newly built residential complex is Dhaka’s most expensive building, highlighting the country’s economic disparity.

Al Jazeera

Levelling up has been a total failure – here’s the evidence

In the UK’s 2019 general election, regional inequality took centre stage. Conservative candidate Boris Johnson harnessed the widespread pro-Brexit sentiment and capitalised on how the Labour Party had been weakened under Jeremy Corbyn to storm to victory.

The Conversation

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Research on women in media reveals a growing dissatisfaction with the industry, driven by concerns about pay and a lack of promotional opportunities.

AAP

Why some inheritance regimes are more unequal than others

Wealth matters, but its effects on long-term growth can be surprisingly complicated, new research finds

The Guardian - UK

Muted election win for Modi may usher in new era for India’s oligarch class

Defeats for ruling Bharatiya Janata party in Uttar Pradesh highlight underbelly of malcontent over inequality and lack of jobs

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Being a feminist in China: A battle lost in advance

In China, the ruling Communist Party encourages women to focus on motherhood and the home, rather than self-emancipation. While some Chinese feminists have tried to denounce the inequality and discrimination they face, their numbers are dwindling amid a crackdown by authorities. Our correspondents report.

The Guardian - AU

Four charts that prove the huge financial pressure many Australian households are under

From people spending less to increasing inequality and money worries even among the affluent, data shows widespread pain

The Guardian - AU

‘Sliding doors’: the groundbreaking study charting the lives of 167 Australians over 34 years

Likened to the UK series Seven Up!, the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Life Chances shines a light on inequality in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK

Women in Sport’s 40 years mark both progress and need to end inequality

Charity founded in 1984 highlights that work still needs to be done to eradicate inequality between the sexes in sport

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Starmer must introduce wealth tax after Labour wins election, top Blair aide says

Senior adviser who worked for Tony Blair and Gordon Brown says there is an ‘urgent imperative’ for a new government to address wealth inequality in Britain

The Conversation

Race still divides South Africa – study shows little transformation in new suburbs in country’s economic hub

As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy, it’s important to ask whether its cities have changed for the better when it comes to racial mixing.

International Business Times

African Tech Startups Cater To Continent's Needs

African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalisation.

Roll Call

Is Congress still ‘The Last Plantation’? It is for staffers, says James Jones - Roll Call

“Racial inequality in the congressional workplace is the most important issue affecting our democracy that we’re not talking about,” he says.

France 24

South Africa heads to polls as unemployment and inequality grip the nation

When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's election, with voters frustrated with soaring…

The Guardian - AU

As a palliative care worker, I want a better conversation about health inequality

There is a growing awareness of how women’s pain has been minimised in our society and our healthcare system

The Conversation

Cate Blanchett, like most Australians, thinks she’s middle class. An expert on class explains why that matters

Cate Blanchett, whose net worth is estimated at A$140 million, has described herself as “middle class” – unwittingly unleashing a furore.

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