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Can we talk about the issues shaping our future

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terracottafarm · 26/08/2024 19:14

I'm genuinely concerned about where the world is heading and would love to hear your thoughts on a few issues:

First, the widening gap between the rich and poor seems to be fueling more social tension and unrest. Do you think this divide will keep growing, or is there hope for more economic equality in the future?

Climate change is another major worry, with more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity becoming the norm. How do you see this affecting our lives and future generations?

Backsliding on Women’s Rights: In various parts of the world, there has been a regression in women’s rights, including access to education, employment, and reproductive health care. For instance, in some regions, there has been a rollback of legal protections against domestic violence, and restrictions on abortion rights have intensified, limiting women’s autonomy over their bodies.
How can we fix this?

And what are your thoughts on the inclusion of transgender women in female-only spaces like sports and shelters? It’s a debate that’s causing deep divisions, even within feminist circles.

Finally, with men still largely in control of global leadership, do you think we’ll see more progress toward gender equality, or are we at risk of moving backward?

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