Educational attainment in the United States

people of color (Savas, 2014). Segregation through racial profiling and classification created this white supremacy ideology, that has carried over into all aspects of society including but not limited too the political, social, economical, and educational components of society (Savas, 2014). Belonging to the family of critical post-modern theory, critical race theory “attempts to understand the oppressive aspects of society in order to generate social and individual transformation” (Ortiz…

of death in the United States, next to the use of tobacco (Overweight and Obesity among Children by California Cities). Obesity affects everyone but has higher rates amongst the minority populations of African Americans (49.5%) and Hispanics (40.4%) (Centers for Disease Control and…

progress over the past three decades, Hispanics continue to be underrepresented at all levels of higher education relative to their representation in the U.S. population” (Perna, Li, Walsh, Raible 146). The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) states that Hispanics “represented 14% of all high school graduates in 2004-2005, but received only 11% of associate’s degrees, 7% of bachelor’s degrees, 6% of master’s degrees, 5% of first-professional degrees, and 3% of doctoral degrees in…

recidivism reduction (3) Education Attainment of male of color. Correctional Facilities Engaging in Post Secondary Education Educational programs are limited in each state depending on the funding that is allocated, some prisons provide a wide range of activities and facilities, while other facilities operate on limited programs. Hall & Killacky (2008)…

Among people 25 years or older in 2000, 26 percent of men had bachelor’s degrees or more, compared with 23 percent of women. Men also led women in holding advanced degrees, 10 percent to 8 percent” (U.S Census Bureau). We know that differences in educational experiences begin at an early age. Male and female teachers tend to favor boys in the classroom. This can be shown in several ways, such as boys receive more attention and instructional time, they are more likely to be called on in class,…

of education as a reason, still some theoretical studies question it. Earlier work from Ram (1989) shows, education is closely related to income distribution in advanced developed countries. Becker and Chiswick (1996) (using panel sets in the United States) suggest a positive correlation between income inequality and inequality in schooling, as well as a negative correlation between income inequality and the average level of schooling. Thus, a more equal education would lead to a greater income…

Lung cancer claims more lives in the United States than any other type of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and second most diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States (CDC, 2014). Cigarette smoking is considered the number one cause of lung cancer (CDC, 2014). The rise and fall of cigarette smoking in the United States has greatly impacted the direction we see lung cancer rates moving in. Lung…

yet discriminative issue exists within the United States. For years, females have been unfairly mistreated in the workforce, as they claim to be victims of the ill-famed gender income gap. The gender stratification of income causes females to be paid significantly less than their male counterparts, regardless of their educational attainment and occupation. It is tremendously a difficult situation to be a female currently residing in the United States. Just because an individual is female, there…

Children Raised In Single Parent Households Monterra C. Worsley Norfolk State University As of today, the current population of the United States is 318.9 million. According the 2013 United States census approximately 24.6 million children were living in a single parent household. This issue has become more and more frequent as a norm of our society; it is important to realize the effects it has on our children. The United States is experiencing a significant increase in single-parent…

Financial Privilege Allows Easy Access To Higher Education. The dream of college is increasingly out of reach for many young adults as tuitions and fees continue to climb, drastically limiting their chances of success. According to U.S. Department of Education, “for the 2014–15 academic year, average annual current dollar prices for undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board were estimated to be $16,188 at public institutions, $41,970 at private nonprofit institutions, and $23,372 at private…