Understanding Global Inequality: Wealth, Power, and Social Justice

How do global systems create vast disparities in wealth, power, and opportunity? To address the challenges of our modern world, we must first understand the structural forces that shape human inequality. This text-based course guides you through the fundamental concepts of global inequality, equipping you with the analytical tools to evaluate social, economic, and political disparities. You will move from basic definitions to analyzing complex modern issues like the digital divide and climate justice. What you'll learn: - Define key concepts of social stratification, class, gender, and racial inequality. - Analyze the historical and economic drivers of global wealth distribution. - Examine how intersecting identities shape individual life chances and systemic barriers. - Explore modern dimensions of inequality, including the digital divide and environmental injustice. - Evaluate policy solutions and social movements aimed at reducing global disparities. - Practice analyzing real-world data and case studies through critical reading exercises. Starting with foundational sociological and economic theories, the course progresses to contemporary global challenges and practical frameworks for social change. Designed for absolute beginners, this course requires no prior background in sociology or economics—just a desire to understand and address global disparities. Start reading today to build a deeper, analytical understanding of the forces shaping our global society.