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(Close 2016). This glaring inequality frequently brings up the question of what ought to be done with the distribution of wealth and resources. American Political Philosopher, John Rawls’, bases his argument on the premise that there should be an equal distribution of wealth in society. Robert Nozick, one of Rawls' main critics, demonstrates how distributive justice and an equal distribution of wealth conflicts with a person's individual liberty. In Anarchy, State, and Utopia, Nozick…

According to the United States Census, “In 2016 there were 40.6 million people in poverty” This is a lot of impoverished people living in a country that most people may consider the wealthiest nation on Earth. This is due to the issue of income inequality, and is well illustrated in the book “Dream Hoarders” by Richard V. Reeves. The book discusses income inequality in America, mainly between the upper and lower middle class. It discusses that the Middle class itself is divided on income issues.…

In today’s world, there is an imbalance of wealthy and poor states; within these states, there is an even worse imbalance between wealthy and poor people. This imbalance is a result of the capitalistic system that we have in place in Western first-world states. The way that the Western capitalistic system is built, the wealthy owners of large companies hoard the money that is given to them rather than pumping large amounts of it back into the economy. As a result, the state cannot print more…

Equality in America In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story, “The Lesson”, Bambara vividly illustrates the fundamental existence of varying social statuses and wealth allocation. The theme of this story stresses the unequal distribution of wealth between different social classes in America, how this divide often reflects racial differences, and the importance of educating people to realize that this gap exists. In addition, it also attempts to encourage people to not become complacent, but to instead…

There are rich people and poor people, sick and healthy people. There are rich countries and poor countries. Some kind of inequality of status, wealth, health and power has been characteristic of the society we have come to know. Whether you like it or not, realize it or not or even care to admit to it, people are products of their environment, which has led to the wealthy increasing their wealth and the poor becoming more poor. This outcome has in turn led to the surge in the inequality gap. In…

Would any normal person run a person down in their SUV and feel nothing; what about a rich person? That rich person must be infected with affluenza and isn’t to blame. Affluenza actually isn’t to blame, but it infects an entirely different group of people. It is relatively normal for a person to get caught up with the need for money and material things. It is American to want a bigger house and car. Things don’t make people happy though; and that is the real meaning behind affluenza.…

rewards individuals based on the contributions that they make, or the resources that they own, in producing society’s output. Some of the aspects that contribute to inequality are ability, education and training, discrimination, preferences, unequal distribution of wealth, market power, and connections. Everyone has different physical, mental and aesthetic abilities. Physical coordination or strength could lead to a high-paying professional sports endorsements. Those blessed with excellent…

From Kenia to Germany, South Africa to the US, the gap between rich and poor has been rapidly increasing, and economic inequality has reached extreme levels .In the recent presidential election campaigns, Hillary Clinton, for example, wants to increase the taxes for Americans in the highest tax bracket in order to reduce the gap between rich and poor. The World Development Report of 2006, published by the World Bank, states that seven out of ten people live in countries where the gap between…

I agree with Michael that the “Poor Kids” documentary was tough to watch. Seeing the different types of impoverished living situations that people in the documentary were in was both humbling and frustrating. It was humbling in the sense that it gave me a far greater appreciation for the basic amenities and gifts that I was afforded during my childhood. I never even came remotely close to having my family struggle to survive, and for that I’m forever grateful. The documentary is especially…

After viewing the film Darwin’s Nightmare, it is easier see how dependent theory is applied in the real world. Tanzania can be used as a case study for dependent development, as well as many other impoverished nations in Africa. According to lecture, dependency theory states that global capitalism has a “core” (the rich), and a “periphery” (the poor). Resources of all sorts flow from the periphery of poor and underdeveloped states to the core of wealthy states, enriching the latter at the…