Splintered Societies
Rising inequality leads to a splintering of traditional structures with new ideologies and political allegiances emerging. People feel that businesses and governments need to do more. Focus on commitment to our many shared values worldwide to help lower temperatures at home.
Download The Full Ipsos Global Trends Report (Free!) | Trend: Large income and wealth disparities are widely recognised as detrimental to society, yet in many countries they have widened over the past decade. The intensity of this feeling has resulted in heightened societal stress and a splintering of traditional structures, with new ideologies and political allegiances emerging. How it’s evolved: While all forms of division remain a global concern, immigration is where we see the most year-over-year change. Immigration remains a highly emotional and polarising topic in society, and one where politicians have been able |  |
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