Southern Centre for Inequality Studies

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Research

  • The SCIS is currently undertaking the following research and policy projects, which examine specific areas relating to inequality in South Africa and the global South. 

  • Our work is based on four key approaches: Identifying how inequality shapes the economy and society; understanding power relations and their role in inequality; imagining fairer power structures for greater equality; and developing research and policies for inclusive growth.

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Climate Change and Inequality
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Wealth and Inequality
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The Future of Work(ers)
Public economy
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Pre-Distribution and Ownership
Intersectionality Project

Featured article

Climate change — women’s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardised by the increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise. In many places women are the primary caregivers for children, the sick or the elderly, as well as being responsible for cooking and cleaning in the household. This kind of work can be described as care work, which is often unpaid or underpaid.
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