Structural Inequalities

There are two types of inequality and. The first type is temporary inequality and the second type is permanent inequality and both of them contains different goals. I would first talk about the temporary inequality and then Permanent inequality. My first thought about temporary inequality is the relationships between two people and the relationships are just for temporary. However, after reading the materials in the book, I realized that my thoughts were way off, there is actually an abundance of meanings and information that are beyond my thoughts. For example, according to the Race, Class, And Gender In The United States textbook, it shows that “temporary inequality is between parents and children, teacher and student, or therapists and clients”

In chapter one of Savage Inequalities, by Jonathan Kozol, he speaks of the disastrous state of East St. Louis. He describes in horrific detail, the condition that many school children from grades K-12 are forced to learn in. East St. Louis is one of the worst ghettos in Illinois, and Kozol goes into great detail about the multitude of problems facing the city and more importantly, the school children living there. The economy is too weak to pay for any type of necessity for the schools. Therefore, the school system is compromised. There is absolutely no money for proper

When I was a senior in High School I completed a final project that prompted me to choose a literary work written by an individual with different life experiences than my own, write a research paper explaining the author’s background, and compare how this author’s environment influences their interpretation of the world versus my own. I went into the project believing it to be another time-waster activity that would finally secure my high grade in the course. Unknown to me, this project would catapult me to pursue a career of social justice.

Since coming to college, I have grown a desire to help create policies and programs to alleviate the disparities that exist in the US and globally. The understanding I have gained from sociology and ethics classes I have taken at UT has broadened my interest in health care and my volunteer experiences have solidified this classroom knowledge. As a student in the Health Science Scholars Honors Program, I have the opportunity to complete a senior capstone thesis project. This interest has had a major role in directing my research and I believe will effect the direction that I take in my career.

likewise, when policy-makers draft a new policy, researchers should immediately know it, and then they can do a research to know whether this policy will benefit or harm homeless youth. Furthermore, researches can be regarded as an examination of existing policy. Those researchers can evaluate the outcome and underlying impacts the policy brings. This partnership is not only win-win but also benefits homeless youth.

and also gives them hyperactive behavior. For some, the poisoning can lead to permanent brain damage, which takes away more of their potential in life(Savage Inequalities)

After this past week’s lesson in regards to “Addressing Inequality in the US: Upstream Prevention,” I have a new gained awareness of government funding, educating children and making sure parents are parenting better. I agree with James Heckman’s reasoning that we must focus more on providing aid, structure and discipline towards young children long before they enter high school. Educating the young is the most effective method of addressing inequality.

How can the entire Inca empire that consisted of millions of people be decimated by only 200 Europeans? The answer is is inequality. Inequality has been around since people started civilizations, Mainly the Europeans. The Europeans were able to decimate entire cultures because they had Suitable crops, domesticable animals, immunity to many diseases, and steel, and all of those are affected by geography climate and pure luck.

This article discusses the wealth inequalities and social status differences between several slave communities throughout the Caribbean. The article examines various social structures and privileges afforded to slaves from the mid to late 1700’s. The slaves who worked on sugar plantations were often granted privileges and were considered to be of elite status. In comparison, slaves who were not located on sugar plantations were treated inhumanely, starved, regularly beaten and often worked to death.

Working in both Senator Harry Reid’s office and State Representative Emilia Strong-Sykes’ office I have found a liking for constituent outreach. Responding to letters and addressing their concerns has been one of my favorite parts of the internship. While observing the position

I would love to continue working in an environment that provides resources to families who need affordable housing. Coming from a low-income family and having immigrant parents has made me a woman who appreciates the little things and is passionate about justice. After this internship ends, my goal is to utilize the training and experience I acquired to continue advocating for those who feel that their voice isn’t heard and creating justice for these families. Being who I am and knowing where I come from, I wish to make a change in the lives of those who come from low-income families, and ethnically diverse communities. The training and experience with the Rural West Internship Program will empower a woman who is determined to help her people, to help a community that is desperately in need, and a community that struggles everyday not knowing where they will live or how they will pay rent. I believe that every family deserves to have a roof over their head, and that no child should worry about where they will sleep or if they will even go to school the next day. I especially want to make a difference in low income families who come from diverse backgrounds and who have will little opportunities to succeed because of the injustices in today’s

In solving problems to improve the community, working with others both allows for a distribution of workload and creates a larger pool from which ideas for possible solutions can be drawn. In order to (increase collaboration) in addition to furthering my education, I would continue to participate in study groups and work with others to better understand classes, as I have in the past. Another key aspect of social citizenship is the assistance of those in need. I remember first learning about study abroad programs with the story of a group of students going to Ghana to plan and institute a system of pipes that would deliver fresh water to a village that previously had no such access. Ever since hearing that story, I have been intrigued by study abroad programs and become determined to participate in one such program during my college career as it would give me the opportunity to use the skills and knowledge that I am gaining to help others. The prospect of research has similarly attracted my attention. Although in more of a school-type setting, this aspect of learning entirely new things while helping people, although more indirectly, sparks my interest in research as

The most significant endeavor I have participated in since attending community college has been the research I have done through my Honors in Action group at Blinn College’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter. The topic we are looking at is under the third theme of rights and responsibilities. We are specifically looking at the consequences of and within human trafficking- both sexually and in the workplace. This issue is extremely relevant for our society today and additionally is a pressing issue to consider in the upcoming elections. Honors in Action has multiple facets of impact and influence and thus it is a powerful tool that can be used for change. Honors in Action has expanded my academic skills and had implications on many levels most notably a personal level and community level.

To further expand on my fascination with research, I also volunteered at the Child Development Institute as a research assistant. My role consisted of entering data, assisting with data analysis, and ensuring youth workers were following the steps of the stop now and plan (SNAP ®) strategy by watching group sessions through a two-way mirror. This experience only intensified my interest in conducting research, yet this will not be feasible unless I learn the proper ethical and practical elements of the research process. Graduate school will allow me to acquire the skills needed to conduct research both theoretically and practically, as well as apply interventions that could benefit individuals suffering from social and mental health problems.

Empirical studies have applied different indices to various health variables one of these variables are health financing indicators (Erreygers et al. 2012). Most commonly used income inequality measures are generalized entropy indices and the Atkinson index. These indices have an ability to examine the effects of inequalities in different areas of the income spectrum, enabling more meaningful quantitative assessments of qualitatively different inequalities (Maio 2003). First group of inequality measures are family of entropy measures. Theil and The Mean Logarithmic Deviation (MLD) are members of family of entropy measures. Theil index derives from the notion of entropy in information theory. It is a measure that assess the value of different