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 I ncome inequality , in  economics , significant disparity in the  distribution of income  between individuals, groups, populations,  social classes , or countries. Income inequality is a major dimension of social stratification and  social class . It affects and is affected by many other forms of inequality, such as inequalities of wealth, political power, and  social status . Income is a major determinant of  quality of life , affecting the health and well-being of individuals and families, and varies by social factors such as sex, age, and race or  ethnicity .  inequality in India  refers to the unequal distribution of wealth and income among its citizens. According to the  CIA World Factbook , the  Gini coefficient  of India, which is a measure of income distribution inequality, was 35.2 in 2011, ranking 95th out of 157. Wealth distribution is also uneven, with one report estimating that 54% of the country's weal...

  Hearing the Voices of the Oppressed Within Our Traditions By Dr. Anantanand Rambachan, Sadhana Advisory Board Member and Professor of Religion at St. Olaf College, MN It saddens and disturbs me deeply whenever I see some of the responses of Hindu organizations and individuals to Dalits who voice criticism of the tradition and its practitioners. One immediate response is to accuse Dalits of Hindu-hate and of failure to understand that caste oppression is not intrinsic to Hinduism. Those who come from places or power and privilege within a tradition find it difficult to understand the ways in which the same tradition is experienced by others as oppressive and as negating their dignity and self-worth. Having never experienced cruelty and injustice in the name of religion, they assume that the tradition that has been good to them has been good for all who live within it. How could we criticize Dalits for not knowing of the emancipating and redemptive teachings and practices within th...

  Moving beyond just building toilets 04 Dec 2019 “Sanitation is a vast subject; it’s not just about toilets,” says the young and energetic Sarpanch of Janla panchayat in Jatani block of Khorda district in Odisha, who has many dreams for his community. An MBA degree holder, Pradosh Kumar Jena (32) left his well paid corporate job in Delhi to return to his village and contribute to its development. Fortunately, he was elected Sarpanch and that provided the opportunity for him to initiate development work.  He had always been troubled by the pathetic condition of the village roads, the poor sanitation conditions and the unhygienic practices followed by the people in his panchayat.  The Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) campaign when it started seemed an answer to his prayers.  He cheerfully lent his support to the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) team and the Block Development Office (BDO). The young Sarpanch played a major role in ensuring 100% con...