Disuguaglianza

Despite progress, the gap between men and women remains significant. Across work, careers and access to opportunities, structural and cultural barriers still weigh heavily. And these are barriers that policy alone cannot overcome

From the Iron Age to the Roman Empire, wealth inequality has been a constant feature of human societies. Technological change, institutional transformation and demography have always determined disparities in distribution

Italian schools are facing an increase in dropout rates and growing malaise of students. The falling out of the educational system reflects entrenched social and regional divides, adversely affecting the psychological wellbeing, cultural attainment and employment opportunities of students

Urban centers concentrate opportunities, but they do not distribute them evenly. Major disparities exist in income, access to services, healthcare and culture, and perceptions of inclusion. Regeneration significantly improves the urban space, but is also likely to expel the most vulnerable residents, adding to inequality

The great intergenerational transfer of wealth will not be neutral: low birth rates, longer lifespans and asset concentration risk widening disparities. It is not only how much is inherited that matters, but also when, how and from whom

It is neither a recent nor a temporary phenomenon: disparities are rooted in long-term historical processes that make them persistent and difficult to correct. Since the late 1970s, their rise has reflected deep changes in economic and social systems — but history also shows that they can be reduced