Intersecting Inequalities in Jamaica and Beyond: Policy Solutions for the Global South (Diverse Perspectives on Creating a Fairer Society)

This multidisciplinary volume explores the multifaceted nature of inequality in Jamaica and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, offering nuanced solutions to address the persistently high inequality in the Global South.With a critical focus on Jamaica given its high levels of inequality linked to crime, social discontent, and persistent poverty, the collection also considers the broader context of Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the region's heterogeneity and the unique challenges faced by different countries. The book demonstrates that inequality is not confined to the distribution of income (which largely dominates the literature), but also affects access to technological advancement, gender justice, time allocation in the household between men and women, and human rights consideration for young people.The contributors offer evidence-based solutions to address inequality in the Global South. By examining the intersection of various domains such as human rights