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America leads the world when it comes to access to higher education. But when it comes to health, environmental protection, and fighting discrimination, it trails many other developed countries, according to the Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based nonprofit.
The results of the group's annual survey, which ranks nations based on 50 metrics, call to mind other reviews of national well-being, such as the World Happiness Report released in March, which was led by Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, or September's Lancet study on sustainable development. In that one, Iceland, Singapore, Sweden, and the U.S. took spots 1, 2, 3, and 28—respectively.
The Social Progress Index released this week is compiled from social and environmental data that come as close as possible to revealing how people live. "We want to measure a country's health and wellness achieved, not how much effort is expended, nor how much the country spends on healthcare," the report states. Scandinavia walked away with the top four of 128 slots. Denmark scored the highest. America came in at 18.
The Social Progress Index gives the US poor marks. America may, however, still lead the world in funny cat videos.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Friday June 23 2017, @08:30PM (3 children)
Yeah, you lot keep saying that... Doesn't make it true though. I know at least one gay man who sucks cock simply because it was the preferable choice to putting up with "insane female bullshit".
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by Azuma Hazuki on Friday June 23 2017, @08:48PM (2 children)
That is a bisexual. That is a prime example of what I'm talking about. He admits that he *could* be with a woman, but since he has the choice, he goes with another man because "hurr hurr womens' bullshit."
My girlfriend is similar: she likes men and women sexually, but *chooses* exclusively to be with women because of a disdain for mens' bullshit. See how that works?
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday June 24 2017, @12:37AM (1 child)
I only see that you're trying to be special when you're not.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by Azuma Hazuki on Saturday June 24 2017, @02:34AM
Oh, don't worry, sweetie, I know I'll never be "special" like you. That's a good thing, though; I imagine it must get really tiresome needing to drag that ramp and helmet everywhere, right, Chief Shitting Bull?
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...