Data Visualization

Blog of the Data Visualization & Communication Course at OSB-AUB

“This is my favorite part about analytics: Taking boring flat data and bringing it to life through visualization” John Tukey

Poverty in the World’s Greatest Country

Poverty in the World’s Greatest Country

by | May 4, 2021 | Visualization

Poverty, poverty, poverty! A word still heard throughout the 21st  century. No country is safe when it comes to poverty. Even the greatest country in the world which is the United States of America suffers from poverty. Around 10.5% of the American people live below the poverty line. Unfortunately, all states as highlighted in this map witness poverty with Mississippi having the highest rate which is around 20%.

Too many people are still suffering in “the best it has ever been” economy. Thus,  action must be taken!

These people should be empowered. For instance, an agenda focused on poverty amelioration should start with workforce development initiatives that invest in people living in disadvantaged counties. Also, the government should have the political will to enact the policies that will increase economic security, expand opportunities, and grow the middle class.

Finally, overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life. -Nelson Mandela-

The Gender Pay Gap

The Gender Pay Gap

by | May 3, 2021 | Visualization

“I asked to be paid fairly and I was fired.”

Six years ago, I found out that I was being underpaid in comparison to my male colleagues. I asked to be paid fairly and I was fired!

 

In 21st century, women are still paid less than men. On average, women earn 82 cents for every dollar paid to men. But the gap is much wider for women of color. Black women make just 62 cents, Native American women 57 cents, and Latinas 54 cents for every dollar paid to white men.

The gender gap pay is a global problem. The map below highlights this gender pay gap across countries.

However, being underpaid does not automatically make you a victim. It is an alert to stop being one. Most women who have discovered unequal pay have stood up for themselves, paving way for other women in their company. Thus, women have to keep asking for fair pay. Why? Because men do not hesitate to ask.

In these unprecedented times, we have an opportunity to rethink and rebuild the systems that keep women from achieving economic security and success. Together, we can demand equity and respect for every woman moving forward — regardless of her job or her zip code — and finally make the pay gap a thing of the past.