MGP Public Event: Why Equality is a Green Issue

Manchester Green Party is pleased to announce that the next monthly public meeting discussion will be ‘Why Equality is a Green Issue’.

The North West coordinator of the Equality Trust, Mary Curran, will be talking about ‘The Spirit Level’, by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.

Thursday July 14th 2011, 7pm - 9pm

Friend's Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester.

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Physical Health -People in more equal societies live longer, a smaller proportion of children die in infancy and self-rated health is better.

Mental Health - People in more equal societies are far less likely to experience mental illness.

Drug Abuse - People in more equal societies are less likely to use illegal drugs.

Education - Children do better at school in more equal societies.

Imprisonment - Unequal societies are harsher, they imprison a higher proportion of people.

Social Mobility - There is more social mobility in more equal societies.

and several more indicators.

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