Exponential Inequalities: Equality Law in Times of Crisis

The book "Exponential Inequalities" explores how equality and discrimination law operate in times of crisis, highlighting how existing inequalities are exacerbated and whether equality law has the tools to address this. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that equality law has had limited immediate relevance in mitigating these inequalities, despite having state-of-the-art legislation in place. The book offers a comparative perspective on the functioning of equality laws across different contexts and jurisdictions and discusses the difficulties experienced in equality law. It is an essential read for scholars and policy makers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This carefully edited volume delves into the workings of equality and discrimination law during times of crisis. Its primary objective is to comprehend how pre-existing inequalities are exacerbated during such situations and whether equality law possesses the necessary tools to comprehend and address this contingency.

The COVID-19 crisis has vividly demonstrated the exponential surge in inequalities related to racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, and ableism. Surprisingly, the field of equality law, which is designed to combat such discrimination or inequality, has shown limited immediate relevance in mitigating these exponential inequalities. This is despite the fact that countries like the UK have a relatively recent and advanced legislation in this domain, known as the Equality Act 2010.

Exponential Inequalities offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how these inequalities emerged and how crises such as the global pandemic, climate emergency, or economic downturn can exacerbate an already untenable situation. It sheds light on the structural, conceptual, practical, and doctrinal challenges currently faced in equality law and explores whether or not equality law possesses the capabilities to both comprehend and address this contingency.

Written by a team of internationally renowned experts, Exponential Inequalities provides a comparative perspective on the functioning of equality laws across various contexts and jurisdictions. It serves as a vital resource for scholars and policy makers alike.

Weight: 754g
Dimension: 241 x 166 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192872999