Income in the United States

The United States Congress have passed laws that protect the rights of African Americans. These types of laws allow them to be free of segregation and live equally to everyone around them. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is an example of how African Americans have…

of the fastest growing ethnic/racial groups today, Hispanics contribute largely to the demographic trends affecting the United States. According to the U.S. census bureau, as of 2013 there are 54 million Hispanics residing in the United States, which is 17% of the total population(“Minority Health”). This makes the Hispanic community the largest ethnic minority in the United States. It is also estimated that by 2060, Hispanics will constitute 31% of the total population. This essay will try to…

you have equal opportunities as other citizens in the United States? Women, blacks and people who face adversity do not get equal opportunities. Equal opportunities are not…

implementation in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act, which is the first act in the United States prescribing nationwide compulsory federal regulation of wages and hours (“Fair Labor Standards Act,” 2017), opened up a world of heated discussion regarding the minimum wage in the United States. Today, many economists still disagree about the effectiveness of the minimum wage. The minimum wage both helps and hinders low income families, and although arguably not high enough to sustain the average…

classifying and grouping people together. A group of people might share the same amount of income but could have vastly different opportunities available to them. Using just income to define class is problematic. There are no clear cut boundaries to where a class ought to end and a new class begins. Another issue is that the amount of income might not be as important as the source of income (i.e. how the income is gained). How one’s Socioeconomic Status is calculated involves many factors.…

Problem Statement Domestic poverty has become a significant issue that impacts many people. Despite various measures that have been implemented by the federal and state governments, there continues to be a growth in poverty levels in America. The majority of Americans are unable to meet basic needs such as paying for food, housing, and clothing. In some cases, individuals are forced to have two or more jobs and work long hours at each job to ensure that they have enough money to meet their…

The overwhelming income disparity in the United States has alienated millions of Americans, including women who are now struggling to maintain their families afloat, especially women of color, who are at a greater disadvantage economically. These negative effects will continue to destroy the economy and the future of society if not corrected. The male ordinated culture in America has allowed the pay gap for women of all ages, races, educational backgrounds, and professions have created an…

In the article, “Promoting Lotteries”: Is it right to encourage gambling? by William Pride Lotteries became legal in the United States after 1964. Lotteries are a way of hope for low income families. Gambling lotteries are one of the common advertisements in the low- income community. Why do the states have gambling advertising around the low income communities? As you walk in the neighborhood you could see the advertising in the bodega windows and you also see posters of winners. Those posters…

individuals with preexisting conditions (Burge, & Schade, 2014). Prior the enactment of the ACA, individuals with chronic conditions, had difficulties procuring health insurance because of their illness. Individuals with chronic conditions from low income households must have an earning about 400% below the federal established poverty guideline, which as of date is $45,960 to qualify for federally subsidized health insurance (Burge et al., 2014). Researchers estimated that approximately…

After reading the “The Income Inequality Debate”, I started to think more about the financial situations that I am currently in and how I am preparing myself for the future. The videos were very informing on the topic and helped me actually visualize what was going on. The video “Wealth Inequality in America”, seemed like a more detailed version of “Is America Dreaming?: Understanding Social Mobility” so I got more from it while watching it. What stuck out most to me were the aspects of…