inequality = conflict patch

"And Sew to Bed" project patch: the cross-stitch says "inequality= conflict". This was made after reading research by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Picket on the damaging impact of income inequality:

 

People tend to get judged by what they earn, own and look like

Higher levels of chronic stress, anxiety and poor health across society with the greatest impact on those on the lowest income

Greater sense of injustice and inferiority is felt by those on middle and low incomes

Trust breaks down, society divides, labels and blame are handed out

There are higher levels of violence

Educational attainment is undermined and held down

Social mobility grinds to a halt

Consumption levels are higher leading to environmental damage and increased pressure on resources.

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