Demographics, Education, Higher Education, Inequality, United States

Looking into university admissions in Massachusetts

The number of new enrolments on Massachussets’ universities show the profile of current and prospective students according to a recent US census poll. Continue reading Looking into university admissions in Massachusetts

Gender, India, Society, South Africa, UK, Violence, Women

The way the press treats women tells a lot about every society

The news about women has been changing across the globe. Here we look into how the coverage of women can be very negative, but there are also signs of change. Continue reading The way the press treats women tells a lot about every society

Demographics, Inequality, United States

The situation of those below the poverty line in the U.S.

The situation for those below the poverty line in the U.S. is one of unemployment and the lack of mobility. Continue reading The situation of those below the poverty line in the U.S.

Demographics, Gender, Inequality, Italy, Migration, Society

Reasons to worry about Italy’s future

Italy is facing many demographic challenges that could impact on its long-term growth and sustainability. We review some of these data, according to a recent estimate from Eurostat. Continue reading Reasons to worry about Italy’s future

Gender, Inequality, Society

Long-term unemployment data reveals gender divide in the U.S.

Recent data about long-term unemployment sheds light on the tricky situation of employment in the United States. Continue reading Long-term unemployment data reveals gender divide in the U.S.