In the world today there are many aspects of inequality between nations in comparisons to poverty, education, crime, etc. Some nations don’t have the luxury of others may have, which can potentially create animosity between the two nations. Now is it possible to improve a nation’s situation and create a more equal landscape for all? In theory yes it is possible; but in reality it most likely won’t occur…or for now at least. Generally a society looks at how much you have and what you do as a way to measure success. So the more you have the more successful and important you are. This mindset is not exactly sustainable, but this continues to be a common mentality in society. Even a wealthy nation can have economic inequality, as currently in the United States and even in Canada the gap between the lower classes and upper class is increasing with each year.
To potentially compensate for this inequality, social capital should be improved.. Social capital can involve involvement of community actives, and creates connections, trust and safety, create levels of tolerance of diversity and most importantly improve the value of life. Like I mentioned above in theory it’s possible to improve inequality, but to create a complete equality system is not likely. In today’s society getting people to participate in activities is increasingly more difficult due to as a whole were becoming more “coach potatoes” so this makes it hard for a nation to increase ones social capital. In the future it may be possible, but the mindset of the world needs to be changed from having more is good to a more sustainable belief.
Exert: Chris Ling, Community lecture at Royal Roads University (Week 5)
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