In American society, many groups of social class and race are dealing with social inequality caused by the one’s ability regarding privilege. The history of my life can trace back to the troubles in which society showcased my race as an Asian American male. With this in mind, my future was bright; however certain paths of my life were dealt with greater challenges that far exceeded my gender and class. A demonstration which showcases the impact towards individuals of race in the United States, and the use of “words” possibly the most potent harm to exist in society. Some believe the issues of privilege should not cause a large problem in our society, along with the disproved experiences towards individuals. Others believe that the recognition towards the racism in the English language should stop with the harm towards individuals centered on ethnicity.
In the article “Living Fearlessly With and Within Differences”, Desai speaks about how inequality plays a role regarding towards race, and how differences enforced her to have a particular opinion about her identity. A similar occurrence looking back in my life, as an Asian American male such as myself decided to take a different career pathway from what my parents envisioned. The main vision towards my heart’s desire was to become a well-known personal trainer or to pursue my passion towards the Santa Clara sheriff’s department, rather than my parents encouraging me become an elite open heart doctor. Desai showcases a
Living in a society that does not help its people to live comfortably and provide facilities for them to achieve their demands, is harmful. One of these harmful affections is “social inequality” in each diverse society. Social inequality occurs when resources in each society are distributed unevenly, typically through norms of allocation, that engender specific patterns along lines of socially defined categories of persons. The United States contains one of the most common social inequalities for its population and that is “social stratification and mobility” and the government should strictly investigate this social inequality for people who are living in the United States.
Inequality is a problem that has had an effect on the United States for many years. Although throughout the years the severity of inequality has fluctuated, it has increased greatly within the past two decades. There are many factors that could have influenced this increase. Some of the factors include technology and deindustrialization.
“Inequality in the United States has prevailed on all levels, be it the justice and legal system, or the social class. This inequality is not only the basis of discrimination, but also encourages the increase in criminalization.”
(1) The question of economic and social mobility is important to the question of inequality because less economic and social mobility is an indicator of inequality. Unequal access to resources for children in their formative years, affordable higher education, private business ownership, and inheritances all perpetuate weak economic and social mobility.
One of the main topics discussed during this political science course is the political and economic inequality that has recently risen to staggering levels in the United States. Although political and economic inequality seem to be some of the most pressing issues we face today, little has been done to close the gap between the middle and upper classes. By looking at how our government and society behaves, one can see why the inequality barrier is such a difficult obstacle to overcome. Politicians may be more focused on staying in the good favor of their party than their people, but they are still elected by the majority. If more citizens took a more proactive approach to politics, social movements would be more successful and more balance would be brought to the political spectrum; however, money, powerful officials, and a general lack of interest prevent the government from maintaining a system that benefits everyone equally.
Social inequality exists in the United States through the Elite’s power to maintain their dominance in the United States capitalist system. The Elite Ruling class is made of the upper class and this class of individuals share similar ideology and are the members of the United State’s Superstructure. The Elite Ruling Class members of society are the decision and policy makers in the United States. Research and history has proven that many policies and decisions made by the Elite Ruling Class serve their own interest and promote their ideas. These decisions are the source of the inequality in the United States and it contributes to their ability to maintain their dominant status. The inequality is trickled down to the other classes through social policy and social institutions that affect our lives everyday citizens. A major example of this social inequality can be seen in the United States housing market or home ownership. A significant amount of studies, statics and data supports the evidence of social inequality within the US housing market or home ownership. The following passages will discuss social inequality in the United States as it is connected to Karl Marx’s theory of capitalism’s power and influence of the Elite Dominant i.e. the Ruling Class view as it relates to homeownership within the United States. Karl Marx’s theory however focuses mostly on economic s and the difference between upper and lower class not race. It is also important to point out that the Elite
Right now the most important issue in America is the election inequality and how to narrow the gap between rich and poor. I think another issue is supporting small businesses. People fall to realize what that does for the economy these big companies do nothing but poor money into other countries. When we should be supporting our own. Big companies only care about the profit and the bottom line. No one actually cares about the people. The candidates seem like they wore picked from cereal box. Hilary Clinton lacks authenticity and Donald trump exudes racism and adding strain to inequality. The country already feels divided and the election makes it worse.
In America, looking from the outside in, it is hard to fathom how the government runs with so many different people, religions, ethnicities, and cultures. Thomas Paine characterizes America as an amalgamate government that has no unfair treatment. This rendition is true to a certain extent, the poor have Social Security, the LGBTQ community finally has equal rights, and everyone has an equal educational opportunity. Conversely, there are many issues with America today, such as police brutality towards the black community, high prison populations, and a corrupt economic class system.
There is a problem plaguing the United States: economic inequality. The financial gap between the rich and poor is widening and it only continues to increase. Not only is the rich becoming richer but the poor is becoming poorer. If some type of change doesn't happen it will cut the middle class. Although this is not a concerning matter to some, to others it's a huge concern and it continues to be a daily problem. Because economic inequality hurts the United States economy, the government should take steps towards reducing the gap between the rich and poor.
Race and ethnicity play a crucial role in one’s life. Communities worldwide were developed around diverse racial and ethnic identities whom proffer internal sources of resilience to others in the community. However, these aspects can consist of adverse social consequences that influence an individual’s chances of receiving quality medical care, getting a job offer or loan, and/or being falsely accused by authoritative figures. In addition to these hostile effects, one would ponder if it has a detrimental effect a person’s own self-esteem. Recall the racial, class, and social inequality in the United States of America in the 1960s (Eaton, Livingston, & McAdoo, 2008). Those who were considered minorities, such as the Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and various other races, dealt with the earliest form of discrimination back in the days. For an elongated time, African Americans were especially susceptible to the harsh and cruel discrimination in America as described in history classes.
Lastly, Leung’s article discusses the perception of Asians in America. According to Leung, Asians are portrayed as “hardworking, highly educated, family-oriented, and financially successful.” (Leung, 2009. 390). Although these are positive judgments, the stereotype can make it easy for others to discriminate against an Asian (Leung, 2009. 392). Asians may undergo discrimination and inequality through their peers who do not treat them as individuals. They can be mislabeled according to their income, grades, achievement, and more. Leung points out that discrimination occurs among races that are considered inferior and superior.
To many families coming to the United States, America is the land of dreams and progress, this is a narrative that has been retold time and time again. Many immigrate families come to the U.S. seeking a progressive life for themselves and their family. Many enter America being lower class citizens with the hope that hard work will bring them closer to that comfortable “American lifestyle”. This dream is arguably skewed or does not exist all together to many Americans. Why is this? America has built a nation on inequality. Covert racism lurks in many American institutions. And people are not adapt to recognize the privilege their race or socioeconomic status (social class) awards them. While all these conditions may seem bleak for the working lower classes of the United States, class progression is not
“A Person of Mixed Race Explores Notions of Race, 1991” describes how an American sees race as not just a physical characteristic but rather what it embodies in a person. He perceives himself as a hyphenated Asian American due to others perceptions, however, he sees himself as “a male human being”. The author does attempt for, “passing for an Asian” by the changing of his middle name to be closer to his roots. The author, however, does not want to just be determined by his heritage and his features but rather what he makes of himself in the world. The idea of Race has always been a defining factor in where people end up in class, status, or the image they have in the United States. As soon as someone is categorized, they are stuck in that notion
Based on a comparison of the HDI of the two countries, we see that America's HDI is higher the world HDI average, while Vietnam's HDI is lower than the average level world. This can be explained by the Human Development Index of the United States is very good, such as the average life expectancy of the U.S is 79.1, it's higher than Viet Nam was 3.3 years old. The gross national income (GNI) per capita of American is 52946.5 dollar, it is higher 10 times compared to the average income per capita of Viet Nam. However, US's inequality indexes are higher inequality operators Vietnam.
The following paper will discuss two of the major dimensions of my cultural identity, and analyze the way in which my identity holds privileges, or has exposed me to oppression. Being that I am white, I have lived a life of privilege simply because of the color of my skin. I have been afforded opportunities, and lived a life free from persecution due to my skin color. I have also lived a life that has been impacted by oppression because of my female identity. This unique position between privilege and oppression is where I live my life.