Unequal Education in Minority Communities Unequal education on the side of minorities has increased, causing an increase in unemployed African American’s and other minorities. People may say that these minorities do not have a job simply because they are too lazy to go out and get one, but with looking at the research, the real cause starts as they are kids. The emphasis on school and motivation to strive for a future remains absent from the parents, which will rub off onto the young children.
Work ethic starts as a young child. But, if the children are allowed to skip classes in kindergarten, then they will think that school is non-essential. John Schmitt, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research said, "College …show more content…
Consequently, this holds back the thought to give so a fair education for all is impossible. Although this remains a popular theory, discrimination can range from a young age all the way to college. School systems collect 96% of their money through property taxes. (Fisher 320) The people work hard for their money, and in return deserve a good education for their child. While some may believe this is true, the ability to pay for excellent school, and even more pay for a house that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, seems impossible. Because of this, the community wealth around the independent schools holds crucial for the quality of education. If someone owns a house that is worth five times more than one in a poorer neighbor hood, the taxes produced create a large budget. The Survey of Income and Program Participation reported only 45 percent of African Americans were homeowners, compared to the 73 percent of the white community. Simply looking at the dramatic different in percentages between races, the relevance of why education is not equal for all is clear. More than half of black houses contain one parent/ spouse. “This difference can be important because marriage allows people to pool their resources and, in general, accumulate more wealth,” states Sharmila Choudhury, a writer for the Social Security Bulletin. Looking at college …show more content…
Rather, it begins with the parents, and how the family system is set up. Statistically, houses with both spouses living under the roof bring in more income, allowing the combination of wealth and finally the ability to provide for children completely. People take for granted the access to cars, but while one in four African American homes do not have one at all, this should not be reality. With supporting families that do not have as much success outlook in the future because of the location of their home, the wage gap, education disadvantage, and overall inequality that is put onto minorities all over America would
Work ethic starts as a young child. But, if the children are allowed to skip classes in kindergarten, then they will think that school is non-essential. John Schmitt, a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research said, "College …show more content…
Consequently, this holds back the thought to give so a fair education for all is impossible. Although this remains a popular theory, discrimination can range from a young age all the way to college. School systems collect 96% of their money through property taxes. (Fisher 320) The people work hard for their money, and in return deserve a good education for their child. While some may believe this is true, the ability to pay for excellent school, and even more pay for a house that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, seems impossible. Because of this, the community wealth around the independent schools holds crucial for the quality of education. If someone owns a house that is worth five times more than one in a poorer neighbor hood, the taxes produced create a large budget. The Survey of Income and Program Participation reported only 45 percent of African Americans were homeowners, compared to the 73 percent of the white community. Simply looking at the dramatic different in percentages between races, the relevance of why education is not equal for all is clear. More than half of black houses contain one parent/ spouse. “This difference can be important because marriage allows people to pool their resources and, in general, accumulate more wealth,” states Sharmila Choudhury, a writer for the Social Security Bulletin. Looking at college …show more content…
Rather, it begins with the parents, and how the family system is set up. Statistically, houses with both spouses living under the roof bring in more income, allowing the combination of wealth and finally the ability to provide for children completely. People take for granted the access to cars, but while one in four African American homes do not have one at all, this should not be reality. With supporting families that do not have as much success outlook in the future because of the location of their home, the wage gap, education disadvantage, and overall inequality that is put onto minorities all over America would