Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organize
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.
Wealth and Income Inequality for Dummies - BETHEL UNIVERSITY

Actions Panel

Registrations are closed

Sorry, the event has now started and ticket sales have ended.

Mar 10

Wealth and Income Inequality for Dummies - BETHEL UNIVERSITY

The gap between the wealthy and the rest of us keeps growing. Join us in conversation about wealth disparity in America.

By Bethel Revitalization Initiative

When and where

Date and time

Wed, March 10, 2021, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Location

Online

About this event

It is no secret that, for the last forty years, the income of the middle and lower classes in the US has gone down when adjusted for inflation while the income of the most wealthy has skyrocketed. The gap between those at the top of the economic ladder and the rest of us has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, laying bare the economic truths that have divided us.

Especially geared for those who find such a complex subject daunting, this course is based on several easy-to-understand concepts and on two books: Robert Reich's Saving Capitalism and Kurt Anderson's Evil Geniuses. Students will come away from the class better able to engage in conversations and actions to address income and wealth disparity in America.

There will also be a brief overview of some of the factors that have brought us to this point, and we will open it up to discuss possible directions for the future.

Instructor(s): Gene Kraus

Instructor Bio: Gene Kraus, a retired minister, is an activist with a passion for social and economic justice. He recognizes that combating poverty has long meant seeking not only its causes, but also its possible solutions. However, Gene believes the issue calls for some out-of-the box thinking.

Number of Sessions: This group meets one time.

Materials to Have Prepared:  Nothing but an open mind and the willingness to learn about a complex subject.

Restrictions or Requirements: Prior reading of either of the two books in the course description may be helpful but is not necessary.

Learn more about Bethel University and check out more free course listings at betheluniversityvt.org. BU is a free community pop-up university, created by the Bethel Revitalization Initiative.

Tags

  • Online Events
  • Online Classes
  • Online Community Classes
  • #community
  • #class
  • #vermont
  • #economics
  • #bethel
  • #inequality
  • #equity__inclusion
  • #bethel_university_vt
Event ended

Wealth and Income Inequality for Dummies - BETHEL UNIVERSITY


Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

Bethel Revitalization Initiative

Event creator

Events you might like

  • Women's Inequalities Training

    Women's Inequalities Training
    Women's Inequalities Training

    Thu, Feb 2, 2023 10:00 AM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • LGBT 101: Terminology, Legislation and Inequalities

    LGBT 101: Terminology, Legislation and Inequalities
    LGBT 101: Terminology, Legislation and Inequalities

    Mon, Feb 6, 2023 2:30 PM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • Long-term spatial inequalities and health - ONLINE

    Long-term spatial inequalities and health - ONLINE
    Long-term spatial inequalities and health - ONLINE

    Wed, Feb 8, 2023 10:00 AM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • Inclusionist Interactions: How much is inequality costing your organisation

    Inclusionist Interactions: How much is inequality costing your organisation
    Inclusionist Interactions: How much is inequality costing your organisation

    Tue, Feb 7, 2023 6:00 PM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • The Dawn of Everything Book Club: Rethinking the Roots of Inequality

    The Dawn of Everything Book Club: Rethinking the Roots of Inequality
    The Dawn of Everything Book Club: Rethinking the Roots of Inequality

    Wed, Feb 15, 2023 4:00 PM CST (-06:00)
    Free
  • Lost Voices: experiences of inequality among early career researchers

    Lost Voices: experiences of inequality among early career researchers
    Lost Voices: experiences of inequality among early career researchers

    Thu, Feb 23, 2023 12:00 PM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • Nursing research matters – inclusivity and health inequalities in research

    Nursing research matters – inclusivity and health inequalities in research
    Nursing research matters – inclusivity and health inequalities in research

    Thu, Feb 23, 2023 10:30 AM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • Social Justice and Evangelism: Health inequalities and the gospel

    Social Justice and Evangelism: Health inequalities and the gospel
    Social Justice and Evangelism: Health inequalities and the gospel

    Tue, Feb 7, 2023 7:00 PM UTC (+00:00)
    Free
  • Dr Kyle Pushkarenko: Confronting inequality through social justice

    Dr Kyle Pushkarenko: Confronting inequality through social justice
    Dr Kyle Pushkarenko: Confronting inequality through social justice

    Thu, Feb 9, 2023 4:00 PM GMT (+00:00)
    Free
  • SCHWeP COVID-19 & Vaccine Inequality project briefing for applicants

    SCHWeP COVID-19 & Vaccine Inequality project briefing for applicants
    SCHWeP COVID-19 & Vaccine Inequality project briefing for applicants

    Tue, Jan 31, 2023 6:15 PM GMT (+00:00)
    Free

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • How it Works
  • Pricing
  • Eventbrite Boost
  • Eventbrite Mobile Ticket App
  • Eventbrite Check-In App
  • Eventbrite App Marketplace
  • Event Registration Software
  • Content Standards
  • FAQs
  • Sitemap

Plan events

  • Sell Tickets Online
  • Event Planning
  • Sell Concert Tickets Online
  • Event Payment System
  • Solutions for Professional Services
  • Event Management Software
  • Community Engagement
  • Virtual Events Platform
  • QR Codes for Event Check-In
  • Post your event online

Find events

  • Browse Online Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • CA Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2023 Eventbrite