The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations, represent a comprehensive framework of 17 interconnected goals for addressing pressing global challenges and advancing human development in a sustainable manner. Encompassing critical areas such as poverty eradication, quality education, gender equality, and peace and justice, the goals serve as a roadmap for collective action, mobilizing governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals worldwide to work together towards achieving a more prosperous and equitable world by 2030. The initiative spearheaded by the Deanery, Research and Development, Madras Christian College entails the publication of 17 books, with each dedicated to a specific SDG theme. As the SDG goals are inherently interconnected, this initiative aims to cultivate an interdisciplinary research culture at MCC that transcends disciplinary boundaries, recognizing the inherent synergy between various academic disciplines. By encouraging collaboration among faculties, research scholars, and students from diverse departments as authors and editors, this inclusive approach not only enhances the substance of the books but also embodies the ethos of interdisciplinary cooperation essential for effectively addressing complex global challenges. The Deanery envisions this initiative as a catalyst for fostering an interdisciplinary research culture within the institution, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration and acknowledging the inherent connections between different academic fields.
The publication focusing on SDG 10 - Reducing Inequalities, underscores the imperative of addressing inequalities within and among countries to promote inclusive and sustainable development. This goal recognizes that inequality undermines social cohesion, hampers economic growth, and threatens peace and stability. Dr. R. Belinda, Dr. Baily Vincent, and Ms. M. Thendral, as the editors of this publication, bring their expertise to explore the root causes of inequality and identify strategies for promoting social, economic, and political inclusion. Through collaborative efforts, they advocate for policies and interventions that address disparities in income, wealth, and access to opportunities, contributing to a more equitable and just society.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to address some of the most urgent problems now plaguing our planet. Goal 10:’Reduced Inequalities’ is about cutting down on inequality worldwide. At the national and international levels, inequality is currently evident in the social, political, and economic systems of communities. The United Nations' strategy for sustainable development aims to reduce the widening inequality gaps by establishing a set of objectives. This book is a compilation of research articles and narratives on strategies for reducing inequalities among various groups. All chapters have been contributed by professional social workers, who have proposed social work interventions for the respective area of study using theories, approaches and methods of social work. Policymakers, social workers, NGOs, educators and practitioners will find this book to be helpful.
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