Inequality
Haredi, Arab children with autism face inequality and delay in diagnosis, study finds
The study found two types of inequality: both in the lower rate of children who receive formal diagnoses of being on the spectrum and in a critical delay in the age of diagnosis.
G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'
'Know this, Khamenei, this is your end': Iranians slam regime in footage from Tehran to Israel
Knesset to examine Van Leer gender report of women's inequality on the rise
Israel's cabinet extends mandatory IDF service amid haredi draft controversy, sparking criticism
Israel's cabinet voted to extend mandatory IDF service to 36 months, sparking controversy over unequal conscription, particularly with yeshiva students' exemptions.
Just under 20% of American-Jewish households struggling to make ends meet
One in five American Jews struggle to make ends meet, but many also struggle to believe they will be able to retire.
Should the Torah's curses be whispered or shouted? - opinion
Let’s explore some of the modern-day curses and how they can be avoided through responsible behavior and adherence to Torah teachings.
Gender biases not improved over past decade, UN says
The degree of improvement over time has been "disappointing," said Heriberto Tapia, research and strategic partnership adviser at UNDP and co-author of the report.
Social inequality is more impactful than environment on water crisis - study
A new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Sustainability, aims to show how social inequalities play a central role in the way such crises develop.
Israeli law makes greedy capitalist business behavior mandatory
Israel’s 1999 Companies Act, Article D, Section 11 (a) states that the purpose of a company is to make money. Period. Not to serve the people.
Report: Israelis live long, work hard, but still behind in certain areas
While productivity in Israel – buoyed by the hi-tech sector – has led to a boom in the country, Israel remains behind in healthcare and income inequality.
Academic success shaped by family income in first 1,000 days of life - study
Relative poverty experienced during the first 1,000 days of life has a negative impact on the achievements of students; relative wealth during this period has a positive impact.
41% of Israeli parents cannot help their children finance academic degree - survey
34% of the parents who have difficulties financing their children’s education are degree-holders themselves, while 49% had a high school education.
Economic inequality is the great plague of the 21st century
Zvi Stepak: “Inequality must be reduced. Israeli society is divided enough between right and left, between the haredim and the secular. We don’t need to add to this.”
