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Are institutions focused on public policies doing enough to address issues of inequality in their policies?

Essa Whebell

Personally, I have doubts about whether institutions focused on public policies are doing enough to address issues of inequality in their policies. While there have been some efforts to address inequality, such as affirmative action or programs to support underprivileged communities, I do not think that these efforts are enough to address the structural issues that contribute to inequality.

For example, many public policies are designed in a way that unintentionally perpetuates inequality. Policies that favor large corporations over small businesses or tax policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy can contribute to income and wealth inequality. Additionally, there are longstanding issues related to systemic racism, which have yet to be fully addressed by institutions focused on public policies. While it is important to have programs and policies that support underrepresented communities, this does not address the root causes of inequality.

Furthermore, there are certain groups that are consistently left out of conversations about inequality. For example, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness are often ignored or excluded from discussions about inequality in public policy. Without addressing the unique challenges faced by these groups, we cannot fully address inequality.

In my opinion, institutions focused on public policies need to aggressively address these issues if we want to truly reduce inequality. This may involve restructuring policies that contribute to inequality, engaging with a broader range of communities and voices on these issues, and taking bold measures to address systemic racism. If we are going to truly address inequality in our society, we need to take a more comprehensive approach to public policy.