Category: Socioeconomic
Income plays a major role in every individual’s life starting from the day they are born and throughout their upbringing, professional career and into retirement. Income can be affected by geographical location, taxes, family, education, skills and socioeconomic background. Unconscious biases related to an individual’s age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and privilege can also affect their income.
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Hollywood diversity has come a long way, and many social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and Stop Asian Hate have brought awareness to ongoing…
How the Collective Strategy in Unions Benefit Democracy
Why do we need Unions? The power of unions comes from the collective strength of the laborers. Workers in a company will join together to…
Economic Security for Marginalized Communities
Did you know that the American economy is growing and accelerating? However, that does not mean that wealth and financial situations are equal among every…
NFL Cheerleader Pay Gap: The Unfortunate Reality of Cheering on the Sidelines
With the 2024 Super Bowl being the new most-watched telecast in human history, it is not surprising that the event is estimated to have brought…
Why Menstrual Products should be free for all
Photo from Pexels.com Period poverty is a global health crisis. Imagine it being that time of the month coming up, and you have to worry…
How Climate Change Affects Lower-Income Communities Worse Throughout the Nation
Photo from Pexels.com. Climate change affects all of us, whether we like it or not. No matter our background or race, climate change will impact…
What Accounts For The Lowest Unemployment Rate Of The Asian Race In America?
With booming population growth, the Asian race is becoming the largest race in America. This race has been adapting significantly to the American labor force…
How and Why Does Food Insecurity Disproportionately Hurt Marginalized Groups?
In 2019, 10.5% of Americans experienced food insecurity, defined as a lack of access to adequate and healthy foods. Food insecurity is a complex issue…
How Much Diversity Is There Among Black Students at HBCUs?
Despite only comprising 3% of American colleges and universities, historically Black colleges and universities are attended by 10% of all Black college students. Per the…
How Will the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect People Who Can Get Pregnant?
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling, which protected abortion rights, 55 years after its legalization. The issue has…