People from different ethnic backgrounds go through the trouble and stress of being stereotyped everywhere they go and everyone they encounter; either involving jobs or finding a house. Increased inequality plays a major role in keeping poverty rates higher today than would otherwise be the case. Poverty rates can either increase or decrease depending on rising income inequality, income growth, and changes in the educational levels, family structure, and prejudice terms. The United States has one of the most unequal income distributions in the developed world; “even after taxes and social-welfare policies are taken into account” (Drew Desilver). Income is one of the top ways people measure “economic inequality”. The United States is ranked tenth in income inequality compared to France and the U.K., but after adding the taxes, the United States had the second-highest level of inequality. Disparity around the world is growing in developing countries and many Americans agree with the quote that “today it’s really true that the rich just get richer while the poor get poorer” (Pew Research Surveys). The poor develop a mind set that they do not deserve any better than what they are accustomed to. For example, government assistance and not applying themselves in the real world. The rich on the other hand have greater expectations for themselves and their families. Their mindset is that of achievement and
People from different ethnic backgrounds go through the trouble and stress of being stereotyped everywhere they go and everyone they encounter; either involving jobs or finding a house. Increased inequality plays a major role in keeping poverty rates higher today than would otherwise be the case. Poverty rates can either increase or decrease depending on rising income inequality, income growth, and changes in the educational levels, family structure, and prejudice terms. The United States has one of the most unequal income distributions in the developed world; “even after taxes and social-welfare policies are taken into account” (Drew Desilver). Income is one of the top ways people measure “economic inequality”. The United States is ranked tenth in income inequality compared to France and the U.K., but after adding the taxes, the United States had the second-highest level of inequality. Disparity around the world is growing in developing countries and many Americans agree with the quote that “today it’s really true that the rich just get richer while the poor get poorer” (Pew Research Surveys). The poor develop a mind set that they do not deserve any better than what they are accustomed to. For example, government assistance and not applying themselves in the real world. The rich on the other hand have greater expectations for themselves and their families. Their mindset is that of achievement and