Key Takeaways Tax havens are places where non-citizens can legally avoid paying taxes; Murphy contends that the real issue with tax havens is not the abuse itself, but the secrecy that allows it.Too many third-world nations rely on foreign help because of tax abuse, primarily in the form of tax evasion by the wealthy elite.A … Continue reading Dirty Secrets: How Tax Havens Destroy the Economy by Richard Murphy
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The Persecution of Dalits in India
Key Takeaways Dalits are individuals who belong to the most subordinate socioeconomic group in the Hindu caste system. Even though the caste system has been abolished by law in modern India, the practice of untouchability is still standard in many parts of the country. Dalit women have been hit particularly hard and disproportionately; they are … Continue reading The Persecution of Dalits in India
Are Economic Means Enough for Women to Evade Domestic Abuse?
Key Takeaways According to WHO and UN Women data, 35% of all women have experienced physical or sexual violence in the home or elsewhere. Domestic abuse threatens women since it is frequently kept secret and can grow into deadly situations. It is imperative to combat domestic abuse through mentally empowering women. In Pakistani society, married … Continue reading Are Economic Means Enough for Women to Evade Domestic Abuse?