The Multidimensional Inequality Framework (MIF) provides a systematic approach to measuring and analysing inequalities across the key aspects of life which overall determine the capability for people to enjoy a good quality of life. People’s health, education, family life, personal safety and their ability to participate in decision-making are some of the important dimensions that allow them to flourish. Some people are subject to discrimination, state violence, made to work in unsafe conditions, denied the right to a voice in local affairs, while others enjoy advantage and privilege through strong political influence, elite education, greater access to the top jobs and enhanced legal security. Download the MIF or click on one of the seven domains to find more information on each domain, the sub-domains, inequality indicators and inequality measures:
Domain 1: Life and health
Inequality in the capability to be alive and to live a healthy life
Domain 2: Physical and legal security
Inequality in the capability to live in physical safety and legal security
Domain 3: Education and learning
Inequality in the capability to be knowledgeable, to understand and reason, and to have the skills to participate in society
Domain 4: Financial security and dignified work
Inequality in the capability to achieve financial independence and security, enjoy dignified and fair work, and recognition of unpaid work and care
Domain 5: Comfortable, independent and secure living conditions
Inequality in the capability to enjoy comfortable, independent and secure living conditions
Domain 6: Participation, influence and voice
Inequality in the capability to participate in decision-making, have a voice and influence
Domain 7: Individual, family and social life
Inequality in the capability to enjoy individual, family and social life, to express yourself and to have self-respect
