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Lack of Access to Quality Education for Rural Indigenous Communities in Chiapas, Mexico
Government neglect due to corruption in government and the isolation of indigenous communities fuels indigenous educational inaccessibility.
Educational Funding Inequality in Southern US High Schools
There is little being done to understand and solve the problem of underfunding in rural areas of the US
Inadequate Healthcare for American Indians in the United States
Inadequate healthcare access for American Indians due to geographical barriers, historical trauma, and funding shortages results in higher rates of chronic diseases, financial burdens, and reduced quality of life.
Drop-Out Rates among First-Generation Undergraduate Students in the United States
Intergenerational social mobility, or the ability of children to surpass their parents' socio-economic status, is significantly limited when first-generation students drop out of college.
Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States
The disparity between the female population and female representation in government demonstrates the barriers that hinder gender equality in political leadership
Lack of Women in Government in the MENA Region
The MENA region has not had the opportunity to have a significant influence from women in government positions and can benefit from a gender-balanced government.
The Homeownership Gap between Black and White Families in the United States
In 2019, the homeownership gap between the white and black population was larger than the gap in the 1960s, this, before the Civil Rights Movement.
The Rise of Antisemitism in Germany
Antisemitism has been rising in Germany since the country’s reunification in the 1990s. In the modern day, antisemitism takes many forms, including hate speech, violent attacks, and anti-Jewish conspiracy theories.
Religious Discrimination against Muslims in France
Relations have not always been easy between France’s Muslim and non-Muslim populations, and 42% of French Muslims reported feeling discriminated against in a 2019 study.
Healthcare Access Disparities among Rural Populations in the United States
Geographic isolation makes it more difficult for people to quickly access care, especially in conjunction with the shortage of physicians in rural areas.
The Socioeconomic Achievement Gap in the US Public Schools
The socioeconomic achievement gap in public schools is a social issue that has evolved over time and affects the whole country.
Financial Inaccessibility of Mental Healthcare in the United States
Despite progressive improvements in healthcare in the United States, healthcare for individuals who experience mental health issues remains financially inaccessible.
The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party
The genocide is occurring in internment camps in Xinjiang, where sterilizations, abortions, killings, and other human rights violations are taking place.
Disproportionate Exposure to Air Pollution for Low-Income Communities in the United States
Low-income individuals suffer from both physical and mental health consequences as a result of this overexposure to air pollution, as well as impaired cognitive function.
Indigenous Population Displacement in Indonesia
For indigenous peoples in Indonesia, land displacement results in lower rates of employment and income among indigenous peoples
Challenges for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities in the United States continue to experience challenges of accessibility in many aspects of their lives.
Racial Inequality in Public School Discipline for Black Students in the United States
Black students tend to experience harsher disciplinary measures at higher rates than their peers in public schools in the United States.
Disenfranchisement and Suppression of Black Voters in the United States
Modern Black disenfranchisement is part of a history of racial division and suppression in the US stretching back to before the Revolutionary War.
Discrimination against Muslims in the United States
It is important for Americans to understand that most Muslims do not approve of extremist groups that commit atrocious acts in the name of Islam.
Maternal Mortality among Black Women in the United States
The US maternal mortality rate is higher than other wealthy countries because of the disproportionately high maternal death rate of Black women in the US.