Society

A recollection of all things society on Unravel in the past year

It is an unfortunate paradox that the MFIs which communities depend on to rebuild their lives following a natural event, are especially vulnerable themselves when needed most

Nuance is a scarce commodity in the age of online aggression

Customers are evolving rapidly and becoming more conscious. Trust, ethics and transparency are key ingredients for choosing a product or service, and many companies are responding

As the effects of the pandemic continue to overwhelm our economies, the debate around the vulnerability of gig workers—who comprise an increasing share of the labour force—is gaining steam

As urban areas in developing economies globally continue to sprawl, planners must put people at the centre of urban development to solve for challenges such as transportation

The pandemic has further exacerbated discrimination faced by women at the workplace, and organisations must address this by enabling women leaders

COVID-19 has exacerbated socio-economic inequalities in India, and with the economy having entered its first recession in decades, things are unlikely to improve soon

In order to be effective, land pooling needs to be supported by policy measures that ensure the benefits accrue equally to landowners, the community, and the government

Greater digitalisation will bring tremendous socio-economic benefits and be key to a post-pandemic recovery