[A6] Inequality is an inevitable feature in today's society. Do you agree? by Ms Laureen Toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg Question analysis en-us 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC 2020-04-24 05:47:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f526.png Which stand would you take? A, B or C? laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241435 (a) It is not inevitable. It can be eradicated and solved with concerted government action.
 
(b) It is inevitable. Nothing can be done about this situation at all, and we ought to learn to live with and cope with inequality. 

(c) It is inevitable. Inequality can be reduced or narrowed, but it cannot be completely prevented or eliminated 

]]> 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241435 What does the word 'inevitable' mean? laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241437 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241437 Why is inequality an important or key issue today? laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241439 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241439 What is one factor or trend in today’s society or world that can creates or worsen inequality? laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241440 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241440 What forms/aspects/types of inequality exist? laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241441 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241441 What does inequality in society mean? laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241443 2020-04-17 16:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/513241443 ADD COMMENTS TO EACH COLOURED POST. SCROLL DOWN laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/516222374 2020-04-20 01:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/516222374 (4) Humans naturally seek dominance and control, and as a result, different forms of discrimination can occur, directed at minority groups laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/525533871 2020-04-23 11:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/525533871 Optimists about inequality claim that there have been improvements and we should remain hopeful about attempts to reduce inequality through government intervention or policies like racial quotas and affirmative action laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526164657 2020-04-23 15:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526164657 (3) Various organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) contribute fundsand help bridge the gap between the poor and the wealthy in an attempt to trying tosolve inequality. However, despite these efforts, inequality is still present in today’s society and there is an imbalance between the poor and wealthy. laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526213887 2020-04-23 16:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526213887 (2) Inequality is inevitable because people are born into vastly different social and economic circumstances. There are some who have more resources and wealth which create more opportunities for them compared to those born into less. The lottery of birth not only cannot be controlled, its effects can be amplified across time. laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526221203 2020-04-23 16:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526221203 (1) Mankind possesses innate tendencies to form alliances with those who are similar to them and a fear of those who appear different. This means that inequality is unavoidable in our society. laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526322455 2020-04-23 16:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/526322455 Snehan https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527471788 Despite these efforts made by the government, inequality is still prevalent in today's society due to the rift between the rich and poor and inequality between races making it inevitable. ]]> 2020-04-24 05:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527471788 laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527471905 []]> 2020-04-24 05:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527471905 However, it would not be too long a jump to say that oftentimes attempts to reduce inequality through government intervention and policies end up having spillover effects that leads to inequalities in other aspects of society.Thus, creating a vicious cycle of never-ending inequalities. https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527471985 - Sahithi]]> 2020-04-24 05:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527471985 https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472197 However, there will always be factors contributing to inequality in today's society that can never be controlled by the government or an individual, such as one's family social status and financial standings.]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472197 Tai Hong https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472298 Despite the government's efforts, in our society, beating out competition is the main way to reach success. This means that when someone wins, someone else must lose. ]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472298 suah https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472305 However, government intervention and the policies put in place will not fully reduce the level of inequality in a society. The regulation of inequality]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472305 Benecia https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472390 However, the fact of the matter is that government intervention is not enough, there are still problems that will arise as inequality is embedded in our society. One solution solving inequality in one aspects of our lives would just lead the society to face another problem that the solution had brought about
. ]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472390 Xue yuan https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472484

However, government intervention can only help to a certain extent as racial discrimination and enclave is something inherent which cannot be rectified through forceful means.]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472484 W!ll!am https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472566  Racial quotas and other forms of government interventions to stop inequality is inefective and only strengthens the feelings of discontent as people perceive it as
the 'other' group having unequal treatment.Causing more unequal treatment of the group receiving
quotas in other sectors or ways not managed by the government.]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472566 yeewern https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472652 Despite all the efforts from government intervention measures, the solutions provided do not completely eradicate the issue of inequality, they only lessen the effects or provide temporary relief to those who suffer from the negative impact of inequality]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472652 sornia https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472691 despite government intervention, the values or judgement against a certain group cannot be influenced if people are affirmative on a stereotype.]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472691 Clarence https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472904 However, ultimately the idea of wanting to attain better success, be it individually or on a national scale, competition will arise and only those who are willing to put in the efforts ultimately will benefit more than those who cannot.

]]> 2020-04-24 05:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527472904 Kaung https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527473875 However these policies may not eradicate inequality as it may not sufficiently address the root cause of the inequality.]]> 2020-04-24 05:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527473875 However, the fact of the matter is that government intervention is not enough, there are still problems that will arise as inequality is embedded in our society. One solution solving inequality in one aspects of our lives would just lead the society to face another problem that the solution had brought about. B https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527476532 2020-04-24 05:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527476532 Aimee https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527476546 However, the government interventions has limitations in reducing inequality gap in society. Factors such as time, money, geographical circumstances and even the  views from the people if the solution is going to affect them, will need to be considered.]]> 2020-04-24 05:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/oxfjoo0emjvi4hjg/wish/527476546