Staff Notices

The University of the West Indies together with the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies and The City University of New York invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit chapters for consideration for the collections Inequality and its Solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Key Themes to be covered by the collections are (but not limited to)

-          Income/consumption inequality, social classes, wealth distribution

-          Race or ethnic inequality

-          Inequality in quality social services (health, education, housing, disability, mental health, the social welfare system (the COVID-19 response), etc.)

-          Inequality in the justice system (police, courts, prisons, immigration laws and regulations);

-          Crime, inequality, and remittances

-          Inequality in regional development (urban, rural)

-          Religion and social inequality

-          Regional inequalities (societies or member states, economic unions- OECS/CARICOM/ Mercosur)

-          Historical roots and evolution of inequality in the region, including colonial legacies, socio-economic structures, and policy decisions

-          Current state of inequality, including income inequality and disparities in access to education, healthcare, and other essential services

-          Factors contributing to inequality, such as economic policies, social structures, political systems, globalisation, internationalisation and  cultural factors

-          Effects of inequality on individuals, communities, and society as a whole, including social cohesion, mobility, and economic development

-          Policy solutions to reduce inequality, such as progressive taxation, social welfare programs, education and healthcare reforms, and efforts to promote economic inclusion and social mobility

-          Future trends and challenges related to inequality in the region and the implications for sustainable development and social progress

-          Strategies to reduce inequality; lessons learned and best practices 

Important Dates:

Deadline for Abstract Submission: September 5, 2024

Notification of Acceptance: September 10, 2024

Deadline for complete chapters (if the abstract is accepted): November 30, 2024

Publication Date: TBD

Queries and submissions should be sent to kevin.williams@uwimona.edu.jm, wbenfield@bmcc.cuny.edu and dacia.leslie@uwimona.edu.jm

Contributors should present proposals for chapters in English in the form of an abstract of a maximum of 300 words, including key terms. Proposals should include the authors’ personal data: names, affiliations, and addresses. 

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