Cumulative Disadvantage

The role of psychology in addressing worldwide challenges of poverty and gender inequality

2019
Antonucci, T.C., Bial, M., Cox, C., Finkelstein, R., & Marchado, L. (2019). The role of psychology in addressing worldwide challenges of poverty and gender inequality. Zeitschrift für Psychologie, 227(2), 95-104.

Ruth Finkelstein

The authors of this report look at both individual factors and social information to explain poverty and inequality. They look at the lives of individuals and into how communities work over time. Using data, they describe successful programs to stop poverty and inequality. They show how psychology helps create lasting change. The authors argue that new policy needs to focus on the actions and hopes of both individuals and societies. Sustainable development means making development work for everyone.