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Report Goal10
Report Goal10
Inequality is a state or condition in which there is lack of equality and fairness. It is a concept that
describes the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, privileges, or benefits among individuals
or groups within a society or a specific context. Inequality threatens long term social and economic
development, harms poverty reduction and destroys people’s sense of fulfilment and self-worth. This, in
turn, can breed crime, disease and environmental degradation.
Inequality can be seen in the country means among the people of one country and can be among the
countries of the world.
TYPES OF INEQUALITY
Some common type of inequalities which can be observed are listed below:
1. Income Inequality
2. Wealth Inequality
3. Gender Inequality
4. Racial and Ethnic Inequality
5. Educational Inequality
6. Healthcare Inequality
7. Rural-Urban Inequality
8. Political Inequality
INCOME INEQUALITY:
It means unequal distribution of income among people. It occurs when some individual or group of
people have significantly higher income than others.
In Pakistan rich people earn more than 16 times then poor people. It fuels crimes, squander talent and
thwarts talent.
* Globalization
* Technological advancement
* Economic conditions
* Education
* Taxation
WEALTH INEQUALITY:
Wealth inequality focuses on the unequal distribution of assets, property, and financial resources. It
considers factors such as property ownership, investments, savings, and inheritance.
10% of the whole human population holds 76% wealth of whole world and takes in 52% of income.
EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY:
Educational inequality arises when there are disparities in access to
quality education and educational outcomes among different social
groups. It includes unequal distribution of educational resources,
limited educational funds and unqualifies teachers.
GENDER INEQUALITY: It
means unequal treatment and having less opportunity based on
gender. It includes various aspects like unequal education
opportunity, educational segregation, disparities in pay, lack of
legal protection, poor health care, political representation and so
on.
TARGETS OF GOAL 10
This goal focuses on empowering the social, economic, and political inclusion of
all individuals regardless of their age, gender religion, economic status, and
various other factors. This goal emphasizes developing a society which accepts
diversity and produces equal opportunity for everyone.
1. Anti-discrimination laws
2. Affirmative action policies
3. Equal pay and workplace fairness
4. Education and awareness
5. Access to justice
To achieve these goals, it is important to have collaboration between government, civil society
organization and individuals. Monitoring on a regular basis and reporting its progress is crucial to
identify gaps and ensure the effectiveness of policies and actions aimed at reducing inequalities and
promoting equal opportunity for all members of society.
4. Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve
greater equality.
5. Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and
strengthen the implementation of such regulations.