We live increasingly in a world of haves and have-nots, of gated communities next to ghettos, of extreme poverty and unbelievable riches. Some enjoy rights that are completely denied to others. Relative inequalities are exploding, and the world's poorest, despite all the advances of globalisation, may even be getting poorer.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the growing disparities between the wealthy and the impoverished in today's society.
Noreena Hertz reflects on the widening gap between the privileged and the underprivileged in contemporary society. Despite advancements in globalization, the divide between the 'haves' and 'have-nots' is intensifying, leading to extreme inequalities in wealth and access to rights, which raises serious ethical concerns regarding social justice and equity.
In practice
In a social justice meeting discussing the impact of globalization on income inequality.
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