Sander en de kloof

How is it possible that in the Netherlands the gap between rich and poor still exists and is even widening? In the six-part VPRO series Sander en de gorge, Sander Schimmelpenninck has a mission: to expose wealth and opportunity inequality in our country.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Jan 20, 2022

1 seaons till Feb 24, 2022

Popularity: 1.1401
2 votes
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(NL)
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Production

CCCP

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Speak Up!

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1The place of your crib40 min

    By far the largest part of private wealth consists of money that has not been worked for, but has been obtained by means of inheritances or gifts. Sander Schimmelpenninck wonders how fair 'equal opportunities' are, when some of the people get a head start from their parents. And he examines his own position: how important is the place where your cradle is?

  • Episode 2Your own house40 min

    In recent years, people with wealth have moved en masse into 'the buildings' and, thanks to the tax-friendly treatment of the return, they have been able to grow their wealth. In addition, children of wealthy parents are given the lead by means of a 'jubelton', while more and more starters and tenants are no longer able to find an affordable home without financial help. How do we close this housing gap?

  • Episode 3Opportunities are for sale40 min

    Children of parents with a low income already start at primary school with a disadvantage. A disadvantage that cannot be made up for during their school career. Meanwhile, wealthy parents send their children to expensive private and boarding schools, which have an exceptional education curriculum. Can the wealthy ensure the success of their children in this way?

  • Episode 4Money works harder than you40 min

    It's getting harder and harder to turn a dime into a quarter. Just having talent and intelligence is not enough; it is mainly a question of whether you get the chance to use those two. Now that work pays less and less, Sander wonders whether the rich really did it themselves. Or have they mainly been able to use the system in a smart way?

  • Episode 5Healthy capitalism?40 min

    There is also a gap in health care. The rich seem to have better access to care and live on average seven years older than the less fortunate. How do we ensure that everyone continues to have a chance at a healthy life?

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