The sinking of Titanic: a reflection of social inequality

On April 15, 1912, the world witnessed one of the most emblematic maritime tragedies: the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Beyond the magnitude of the disaster, which claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people, the event revealed profound social inequalities that marked the difference between life and death. The Titanic, considered in its time as a marvel of engineering and luxury symbol, carried 2,208 people. However, it had only 20 lifeboats, with…