Goal 10 Reduced inequality within and among countries

For educators: read through to be familiar with the SDG10 if its new for you. If you are teaching a subject that relates to inequality go through the teaching example below.

This SDG calls for reducing inequalities in income as well as those based on age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status within a country. The goal also addresses inequalities among countries, including those related to representation, migration and development assistance. See UN page for Gaol 10.

Teaching example with focus on SDG10

ILOs:

After completing this teaching instance students will be able to:

explain what is SDG10 and the situation of inequality worldwide;
recognise and describe the issue of inequality and the impact of COVID-19 on the progress of SDG10;
explain what is the Gini index (or coefficient) means and uses for;
compare the progress of SDG10 between different countries;
use the 2022 Sustainable Development Report.

Teaching activity

Video: Goal 10 - Reduced inequalities

Source: UNstat (1 min)

For students: View the videos: Video 1: reducing inequalities Video 2) measuring income inequality then go to Sustainable development report-country profile and do the followings: 1) Click on the flag of these countries (Malawi, Australia and Sweden) then look at SDG Dashboards and Trends of each of these countries, describe the performance of these countries with regards to SDG10 achievement and how COVID-19 affect its progress 2) compare the SDG10 progress in these 3 countries and reflect on the whole situation with regards to inequalities within and between these countries. Hint: click on SDG10 indicators (e.g. Gini index (coefficient)) to read more of the SDG10 progress. 4) reflect on the finding "one in five people have experienced discrimination" what action will you take if you find out that someone has been discriminated? Task: to write maximum one page summary of what you have done in 1-2.

Video on measuring income inequality. Explanation of the Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient.

Source (Geography lessons, 2020)