Wealth Disparity and who advocates for it?

Focus Questions to investigate independently

1) What is "wealth disparity," and why is it important to understand?

Wealth disparity refers to the unequal distribution of wealth or assets among individuals or groups within a society, which can lead to economic and social disparities, and affects quality of life and health outcomes for individuals and groups

• 2) Can you think of situations where some people have more money or resources than others in your community or in the world? How can this affect people's lives?
• Inequality in wealth and resources can create economic, social and political disparities among individuals and groups, resulting in different access to resources, opportunities and life outcomes.
• 3) Why do you think some people have more money and things than others? Are there reasons that have been around for a long time that make this happen?

          There could be many reasons why some people have more money and things than others     such as differences in education, skill level, job opportunities, access to resources, inheritance or social connections. All of these factors can contribute to wealth and resource disparities.

• 4) What can people or groups do to help make things more fair for everyone when it comes to money and resources?
• To make things more fair for everyone when it comes to money and resources, people or groups could advocate for policies that prioritize social welfare and economic justice, such as raising the minimum wage or implementing a universal basic income, increasing access to education and healthcare, and promoting fair tax policies.
• 5) Do you know any groups or organizations that work to make things fairer for people who don't have as much? What do they do to help?

There are several groups and organizations that work to make things fairer for people who have limited resources or face social or economic challenges, such as Oxfam, Feeding America, Save the Children, ACLU, Global Citizen, World Vision, Amnesty International, the Anti-Defamation League, and the NAACP.

• 6) Do you think it's important for these groups to help people who may not be able to ask for help themselves? Why or why not?
• Yes, it is important for groups to help people who may not be able to ask for help themselves. By offering assistance, groups can help alleviate poverty, improve health outcomes, promote social and economic justice, and create a more equitable society for all people.
• 7) What are some of the tough things that people who have less money might face, and how can these groups make things better?
• People with fewer resources may face a range of challenges such as accessibility, discrimination, lack of information, high living costs, poor healthcare services, poor education, and food insecurity. These groups can help by providing resources, information and support to address these challenges.
• 8) Have there been any times in the past when people came together to make things more fair for everyone, especially when it comes to money and things?
• There are many examples in history of individuals and groups coming together to make things more fair for everyone, especially when it comes to money and resources, such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement.
• 9)What are some things you can do as an individual to help make things more fair when it comes to money and resources for everyone, especially for those who might be struggling?
• As an individual, there are various ways you can help make things more fair when it comes to money and resources for everyone, such as volunteering, donating, learning about financial literacy, advocating for social and economic policies, and being mindful of biases and privileges.