Category Subcategory Description Impact Level Geographic Region Primary Group Affected Date Identified Current Status Potential Solutions
Gender Political Representation Underrepresentation of women in parliaments High Global Women 2010-01-15 Ongoing Implement gender quotas
Gender Workplace Lack of women in leadership roles in corporations High Global Women 2015-04-12 Ongoing Promote mentorship programs
Race Education Disproportionate disparities in school funding for minority students High United States Black, Hispanic 2008-08-30 Ongoing Reform funding models
Gender Media Representation Limited portrayal of women in media roles Medium Global Women 2018-11-18 Ongoing Encourage diverse storytelling
Race Health Healthcare access discrepancies for minority groups High Global Black, Hispanic 2021-06-01 Ongoing Increase community health initiatives
Gender Sports Underrepresentation of women in professional sports Medium Global Women 2014-03-25 Ongoing Promote women's leagues
Disability Employment Low employment rates for individuals with disabilities High Global Disabled 2013-09-11 Ongoing Incentivize hiring practices
Sexual Orientation Legal Rights Lack of legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals High Global LGBTQ+ 2016-02-15 Ongoing Advocate for policy changes
Race Criminal Justice Disparities in sentencing for minorities High United States Black, Latino 2019-07-04 Ongoing Reform sentencing laws
Gender STEM Fields Underrepresentation of women in STEM careers High Global Women 2017-05-10 Ongoing Encourage young girls in STEM
Race Media Representation Stereotyping of minorities in film and television Medium Global Black, Hispanic 2012-05-25 Ongoing Diverse casting and narratives
Race Housing Discrimination in housing policies and practices High United States Black, Hispanic 2015-01-01 Ongoing Enforce fair housing laws
Gender Healthcare Gender bias in medical research and treatment High Global Women 2020-10-28 Ongoing Enhance research inclusivity
Race Corporate Leadership Lack of minority representation in corporate boards High Global Black, Hispanic 2021-02-19 Ongoing Mandate diversity in boardrooms
Gender Cultural Representation Limited representation of diverse bodies in fashion Medium Global Women 2019-12-15 Ongoing Promote inclusivity in fashion
Disability Accessibility Inadequate accessibility in public spaces for disabled individuals High Global Disabled 2018-06-21 Ongoing Improve compliance with accessibility standards
Gender Academic Imbalance in gender representation among faculty at universities Medium Global Women 2020-04-20 Ongoing Focus on hiring practices
Race Consumer Representation Lack of minority representation in advertising Medium Global Black, Latino 2016-09-09 Ongoing Encourage diverse marketing teams
Gender Political Representation Discrepancy of women in elected offices High United States Women 2017-11-11 Ongoing Implement training programs for candidates
Disability Educational Access Barriers to education for students with disabilities High Global Disabled 2012-03-10 Ongoing Enhance support systems in schools
Gender Pay Equity Gender pay gap in various industries High Global Women 2018-08-15 Ongoing Promote pay transparency
Race Representation in Literature Underrepresentation of minority authors in publishing Medium Global Black, Asian 2019-10-07 Ongoing Support diverse authors
Disability Media Representation Limited portrayal of disabled individuals in media Medium Global Disabled 2015-08-14 Ongoing Encourage inclusive media practices
Gender Civic Engagement Low levels of women participating in community leadership Medium Global Women 2016-09-24 Ongoing Promote community leadership programs
Race Public Policy Inadequate representation of minorities in policy-making High Global Black, Hispanic 2019-05-30 Ongoing Increase minority leadership roles
Gender Global Health Neglect of women's health issues in global health agendas High Global Women 2020-07-14 Ongoing Prioritize women in health policies
Race Child Welfare Disparities in child welfare system affecting minority children High United States Black, Native American 2018-11-06 Ongoing Address systemic biases
Gender Insurance Disparities in health insurance coverage for women Medium Global Women 2020-03-12 Ongoing Enhance insurance policies
Disability Technology Access Limited access to technology for disabled individuals Medium Global Disabled 2014-12-22 Ongoing Promote assistive technology innovation
Sexual Orientation Employment Discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in workplaces High Global LGBTQ+ 2019-10-14 Ongoing Implement anti-discrimination policies
Gender Parenting Societal expectations and pressures on working mothers Medium Global Women 2015-11-23 Ongoing Support parental leave policies
Race Political Participation Lower voter turnout among minority populations Medium United States Black, Latino 2016-01-34 Ongoing Enhance voter outreach
Disability Public Transport Inaccessibility of public transport for disabled individuals High Global Disabled 2017-04-10 Ongoing Improve public transport infrastructure
Gender Environmental Justice Underrepresentation of women in climate policy High Global Women 2020-08-05 Ongoing Include women in environmental decision-making
Race Art and Culture Underrepresentation of minority artists in galleries Medium Global Black, Indigenous 2018-02-08 Ongoing Support minority art initiatives
Gender Social Media Lack of representation of women in tech ventures Medium Global Women 2019-01-17 Ongoing Promote tech entrepreneurship among women
Race Public Health Health disparities related to race in epidemic responses High Global Black, Hispanic 2020-07-29 Ongoing Improve equity in health response
Disability Recognition Limited recognition of disabled individuals' achievements Medium Global Disabled 2013-06-30 Ongoing Promote success stories
Gender Advocacy Low representation of women in advocacy organizations Medium Global Women 2018-04-26 Ongoing Enhance women's involvement
Race Philanthropy Underfunding of minority-led organizations High Global Black, Hispanic 2019-11-19 Ongoing Increase funding sources
Disability Family Support Lack of resources for families of disabled individuals High Global Disabled 2015-05-14 Ongoing Enhance support services
Gender Cultural Events Imbalance in representation at cultural festivals Medium Global Women 2017-02-27 Ongoing Encourage diverse programming
Race Workplace Culture Toxic work environments for minority employees High Global Black, Asian 2019-12-01 Ongoing Enhance workplace inclusion training
Sexual Orientation Mental Health Higher rates of mental health issues among LGBTQ+ youth due to stigma High Global LGBTQ+ 2020-06-18 Ongoing Increase mental health resources
Race Benching Underrepresentation of racial minorities in the tech industry High Global Black, Latino 2019-03-04 Ongoing Promote tech education
Disability Health Care Neglect of the health care needs of disabled individuals High Global Disabled 2021-03-13 Ongoing Enhance health care training
Gender Research Gender bias in clinical trials High Global Women 2020-12-01 Ongoing Ensure gender diversity in research
Race Historical Records Lack of representation in historical narratives Medium Global Black, Indigenous 2017-09-30 Ongoing Update historical curricula
Gender Social Norms Stereotyping of women in parental roles Medium Global Women 2015-10-05 Ongoing Promote equality in caregiving
Disability Representation in Government Underrepresentation of disabled individuals in politics High Global Disabled 2019-01-20 Ongoing Advocate for disabled candidates
Race Economic Opportunities Economic disparities affecting minority-owned businesses High United States Black, Latino 2018-07-11 Ongoing Enhance access to capital
Gender Scientific Research Gender disparities in scientific research funding High Global Women 2019-05-26 Ongoing Promote equitable funding
Disability Housing Limited accessible housing options for disabled individuals High Global Disabled 2020-08-22 Ongoing Expand accessible housing initiatives
Gender Arts Gender imbalance in professional arts organizations Medium Global Women 2018-12-17 Ongoing Encourage gender equity in programs
Race Public Safety Racial profiling in law enforcement High United States Black, Latino 2018-02-21 Ongoing Enhance law enforcement training
Disability Software Accessibility Limited software designed for accessibility High Global Disabled 2017-05-15 Ongoing Encourage software inclusive design
Gender Domestic Responsibilities Imbalance in household chores between genders Medium Global Women 2015-08-10 Ongoing Promote shared responsibilities
Race Cultural Appropriation Inaccurate representation of cultures in media Medium Global Various 2020-05-14 Ongoing Foster authentic cultural narratives
Gender Digital Divide Gender gap in digital literacy and access High Global Women 2021-01-30 Ongoing Expand digital literacy programs
Disability Vocational Training Limited access to vocational training for disabled individuals High Global Disabled 2019-07-25 Ongoing Expand training accessibility
Race Sports Underrepresentation of minorities in collegiate athletics Medium Global Black, Hispanic 2018-03-19 Ongoing Support diversity in recruiting
Gender Public Speaking Underrepresentation of women in public speaking events Medium Global Women 2019-04-05 Ongoing Encourage female speakers
Race Internet Accessibility Disparities in internet access for rural minority communities High Global Black, Hispanic 2020-09-15 Ongoing Expand broadband initiatives
Disability Awareness Lack of awareness of the rights of disabled individuals Medium Global Disabled 2018-11-11 Ongoing Increase public awareness campaigns
Gender International Development Neglect of women's voices in international aid discussions High Global Women 2019-02-14 Ongoing Include women's organizations
Race Voter ID Laws Impact of voter ID laws on minority voting Medium United States Black, Latino 2020-11-03 Ongoing Challenge discriminatory laws
Disability Travel Barriers faced by disabled travelers Medium Global Disabled 2017-08-16 Ongoing Improve travel accessibility
Gender Nepotism Gender bias in nepotism in hiring High Global Women 2021-04-22 Ongoing Promote objective hiring practices
Race Investment Underinvestment in minority neighborhoods High United States Black, Hispanic 2020-01-05 Ongoing Direct funds to minority areas
Disability Self-Advocacy Limited training in self-advocacy for disabled individuals Medium Global Disabled 2016-02-08 Ongoing Enhance self-advocacy programs
Gender Social Services Lack of services addressing women's specific needs Medium Global Women 2017-10-10 Ongoing Tailor social services
Race Civic Duty Disproportionate impact of disenfranchisement on communities of color High United States Black, Latino 2018-10-30 Ongoing Strengthen voting rights
Gender Work-Life Balance Societal pressure on women regarding work-life balance Medium Global Women 2014-10-28 Ongoing Promote equitable workplace policies
Disability Dating Challenges faced by disabled individuals in dating Medium Global Disabled 2017-03-01 Ongoing Improve dating platform accessibility
Race Media Bias in media portrayal of racial minorities High Global Black, Hispanic 2015-05-13 Ongoing Encourage fair reporting
Gender Scientific Research Gap in research on women's health issues High Global Women 2020-09-29 Ongoing Increase funding for women's health
Disability Civic Engagement Low representation of disabled individuals in civic spaces Medium Global Disabled 2018-11-27 Ongoing Encourage civic participation
Race Agriculture Underrepresentation of minority farmers Medium Global Black, Indigenous 2019-06-15 Ongoing Support minority agriculture programs
Gender Tech Industry Gender inequality in tech startup funding High Global Women 2019-10-19 Ongoing Promote women-led ventures
Disability Public Events Lack of disability-friendly events and accommodations Medium Global Disabled 2020-02-02 Ongoing Ensure event accessibility
Race Transportation Inequitable public transportation networks affecting minority areas Medium Global Black, Latino 2021-07-11 Ongoing Revise transportation policies
Gender Historical Narratives Underrepresentation of women's stories in history books Medium Global Women 2016-12-20 Ongoing Update educational materials