Topic: Inequality
Reflections on the future of the sharing economy
Blog / 3rd March 2015At a time when inequality is on the rise and nations are failing to reduce global carbon emissions, what does the future hold for the sharing economy movement unless it mobilises to reform government policies that are the root cause of climate change and socio-economic exclusion?
After the great Piketty debate
Article / 3rd March 2015If de-growth on a global level is inevitable sooner or later – and there is enough evidence to suggest that it is – then the implications go far beyond Piketty’s solutions for how we can achieve a just and sustainable world.
Diskurz o izmih in načelo medsebojne delitve
Article / 2nd March 2015Kako ozavestiti, da je medsebojna delitev rešitev za planetarno krizo in naše zadnje upanje za obnovo razdeljenega sveta? V središču tega vprašanja je problem ‘izmov’, v okviru katerega poteka intelektualizacija našega samozadovoljstva, da bi upravičilo svoj obstoj kot nekaj povsem normalnega.
A new social settlement for a sharing society
Blog / 20th February 2015The latest phase of research from the New Economics Foundation proposes a new framework of ideas that are all premised on the need for a more equal and sharing society, one that “serves the interests of people and the planet, not the other way around”.
Editorial: Glimmers of hope for a ‘fair shares society’
Blog / 11th February 2015As part of STWR’s ‘global call for sharing’ campaign, we are periodically highlighting the growing public debate on the need for wealth, power and resources to be shared more equitably both within countries and internationally. The following is a snapshot of recent signs and trends that illustrate how the principle of sharing is increasing being viewed as a solution to unjust power dynamics and inequitable wealth distribution.
Kommerzialisierung: Die Antithese zum Teilen
Article / 2nd February 2015Die größte Gefahr in der heutigen Welt ist nicht die Kommerzialisierung an sich, sondern unsere ständige Identifikation mit ihrer inneren und äußeren Manifestation, da sie die menschliche Intelligenz in die Gegenrichtung von Natur und spiritueller Evolution leitet.
Leading Churchmen in Britain call for a more equal and sharing society
Article / 15th January 2015The Church of England has spoken out in trenchant terms about the extreme inequality that defines modern Britain, arguing today that moral principles and sharing should underpin the foundations of society.
Annual review 2014
News / 13th January 2015Our latest annual review provides an overview of STWR’s activities over the course of 2014 as well as our key areas of focus for 2015, which includes ongoing research and writing projects alongside the promotion of STWR’s ‘global call for sharing’ campaign.
Heeding Christ’s teaching to share in the 21st century
Blog / 8th January 2015To address the epochal challenges of the twenty-first century, we will have to heed Christ’s simple message like never before—and finally share the world’s wealth and resources more equitably among us all.
The true meaning of Christmas
Article / 16th December 2014At this time of year, it is easy to forget the reality of the critical world situation as we partake in the frantic overconsumption and festivities of Christmas. But what is the true meaning of Christmas in the midst of environmental destruction, growing levels of poverty and escalating global tensions?