Social Inequality Otago

This tumblr is designed for use with Sociology 205: Social inequality. It is meant as a space to post current news and events related to social inequality in Aotearoa and globally. Welcome.

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The Side Eye: Kings and Commoners

Two Auckland schools went into lockdown recently, so why did one dominate the coverage? The Side Eye looks into the way King's College and Ōtāhuhu College featured in reporting.

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Sexism driving gender pay gap - study

Women who contribute just as much as male colleagues still lag behind in pay, study finds.

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The Pencilsword: Greed vs Need

Who do we see when we picture a tax evader or a benefit cheat?

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Michelle Duff: Why don't women have each others' backs?

OPINION: Praising a woman for being good in the kitchen may not be as harmless as you think.

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The Intersectionality Wars

The term has gone viral. But what does it mean?

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Find the things that we, as human beings, have in common.

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'Birlfriend'? 'Bothfriend'? How Should Non-Binary People Refer To Lovers?

Language can be limiting.

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Video Shows Unarmed Black Man Pleading With Arms Raised Before Getting Shot by Police

On Wednesday, WSVN aired a cell phone video reportedly taken moments before caregiver Charles Kinsey was shot by North Miami police. In it, Kinsey, who survived, can be seen lying on the ground with his hands raised, explaining that him and the autistic man he was assisting are unarmed.

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When You're Accustomed To Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression

I've never been punched in the face. Not in an actual fight, at least. I'm not much of a fighter, I suppose... more of an "arguer." I don't think I'm "sc...

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When you shrink the world's population down to 100 people, this is what you get:

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bell hooks: "I can no longer be a Hillary Clinton supporter!"

Author, Feminist, Teacher and Scholar, bell hooks, says: "I can no longer be a Hillary Clinton supporter!" Watch the full video here: http://www.javiersorian...

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Kiwi. Student. Aspiring washed-up has-been. I like to wear coloured pants.

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Are you racist? 'No' isn't a good enough answer – video

Most of us, says Marlon James, are non-racist. While that leaves us with a clear conscience, he argues, it does nothing to help fight injustice in the world

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After Demanding Voter ID Laws, Alabama Republicans Close DMVs In ALL Black Counties

The state of Alabama announced that it will no longer be issuing drivers licenses in predominately African American counties. This is extremely problematic because Alabama now requires a photo ID t...

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Organizers seat woman behind Trump ‘because she’s black’ — so she silently protests by reading her book

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This groundbreaking cartoon takes a closer look at how we make, use, and toss Stuff and calls us together to create a world that is more sustainable, just, and fun. Have you seen it yet?

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Why Gender Neutral & Unisex Kid’s Clothes Can Actually Harm Girls - organic fair trade clothes for kids

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