Global Perspective

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Global Perspective
Introduction
Inequality is an issue dated way back, and the majority of those affected are women. The rise in this vice has activated actions among activist groups like modern Feminism that aim at reducing it as a fulfilment of the tenth SDG. Both developed and developing countries have experienced inequalities, especially in wages. The gap between poor and rich continues to increase an illustration being a revelation by last year’s survey that found an increase in wealth which, was distributed among the rich while poor got no share (Oxfam 2). The worrying trend of inequality is based on people placing profits before the well-being of employees. Therefore, propagating inequality as those working, continue to be poor while those on top of the economy acquire more wealth. Inequality is attributed to various reasons and this paper analyses historical and contemporary reasons as well as actions that governments can undertake to address inequality.
Important historical reasons for Inequality Crisis
Gender inequality is historical as it resulted from aspects such as lack of inheritance and unequal pay of women. According to Oxfam (13), males are wealthier than females which are associated with ownership of assets and acquisition of top jobs that offer better pay. Culture dictated that women undertake caregiving jobs while men conducted other jobs like being executives, therefore, bringing inequality as a result of payment dispa…