Category: Inequality

Inequality, as a social phenomenon, does not arise in a neutral environment in which all cultural and ethical values, without exception, are maintained. The current situation in the USA proves that the growing level of inequality is relevant as long as there are people who consider it normal. According to Benokraitis (2018), if dominant and…

Abstract Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka is considered the landmark case that ended the racial segregation in public schools across the United States of America and opened doors to a subsequent civil rights movement. The paper examines in detail the background of the situation in the US, including the Jim Crow era and…

The notion of racial and ethnic inequality has always been closely associated with American society. However, over the last months, the subject of racism and discrimination has been discussed at an unprecedented rate, followed by demonstrations, protests, and loots. Hence, it is now of crucial importance to dwell upon the very roots of racial and…

Table of Contents Black Lesbian Disabled Man with Low Incomes Compare-and-Contrast Analysis References In each society, there have always been people who differentiated from others. The characteristics that lead to the differences include sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and other important issues. In some periods, those who did not belong to so-called standard groups…

Starting with the 19th century, American education had to deal with the conflict of interest between poor and wealthy children. As representatives of both social classes were taught together, the tension was inevitable. William McGuffey offered a solution to this dilemma by teaching appropriate behavior through stories with moral lessons. McGuffeys references to morality imply…

With each year, technology is becoming more integrated into peoples lives. In education, teachers try to blend it with other tasks to prepare students for using devices in the future. Moreover, COVID-19 forced educators to transition to online teaching, which cannot be facilitated without the technology that allows them to access study materials and do…

Table of Contents Abstract Inequalities Police Brutality References Abstract Systemic and deep-rooted racism has considerably contributed to the durability of race-based gaps that can be explicitly demonstrated in various socioeconomic indicators, including employment, family income, poverty, criminal involvement and justice, and healthcare delivery. Moreover, recent incidents of police brutality against the Black, especially George Floyds…

Despite the intentions to create an equal and unbiased society, many modern Americans still experience serious challenges based on racial or gender inequalities. These themes are frequently discussed in current studies and analyzed by journalists and scientists. In sociological investigation, people not only share their observations and results but explain the importance and relevance of…

The ideals of contemporary democratic society are marked by a marked contradiction, characterized by the coexistence of diametrically opposed ideas. More specifically, the public recognizes and promotes a philosophy of diversity expressed, among other things, through peoples racial differences. On the other hand, an emphasis on an individuals ethnicity can be seen as racist, and…

Table of Contents Introduction Post-Apartheid Policy The Consequences of the ANC Policy Vice Versa-Apartheid Introduction The abolition of the apartheid policy took place in harsh conditions, sometimes bordering on a civil war. This event was preceded by the radicalization of the black population (permission to carry personal firearms, separatist sentiments in Bantustans). After the 1994…