Modern Studies

Question 2

Name causes of inequalities in the USA

Answer 2

Racial Profiling, cost of legal aid, poverty

Question 3

Give 2 facts about racial profiling

Answer 3

• In 2016, Black Americans were 5x more likely to be sent to prison than whites
• In 2018, there were more black people in jail that any other race in the US

Question 4

Name 2 facts about the cost of legal aid

Answer 4

• The cost of legal aid in America is to expensive
• Experienced lawyers can charge up too $500 and hour, where as courtroom lawyers can charge up to $1000 an hour

Question 5

Name 2 facts about poverty in the US

Answer 5

• Poverty is a big factor to explain why minorities suffer from poorer health than whites do
• Poverty determines your quality of living and where you stay can have major effects on your health

Question 6

Name an example of race inequalities and 4 facts

Answer 6

George Floyd
- killed by police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020 in Minneapolis
- His last words were “I can’t breath”
- Officer Chauvin was convicted of 2nd degree murder and sentenced to 22 years and 6 months in prison
- Floyd’s death started the “Black lives matter” protests

Question 7

Name another example of race inequalities and 4 facts

Answer 7

Tamir Rice
- He was 12 years old
- He was shot by officer Timothy Loehmann
- Killed outside a recreation center in a playground
- Officer Loehmann was not charged but lost his job

Question 8

Name LGBT+ inequalities

Answer 8

Employment, Education, Homelessness

Question 9

Name 3 facts about LGBT+ employment inequalities

Answer 9

• LGBT+ individuals are twice as likely to be unemployed than non-LGBT+ people
• Donald Trump got rid of a law stopping discrimination
• Law states that LGBT+ people can be fired from jobs without cause

Question 10

Name 3 facts about Education Inequalities for LGBT+

Answer 10

• Schools were advised to stop talking about LGBT+ issues
• More LGBT+ kids are being bullied
  Religious schools have been banning talking about LGBT+ people

Question 11

Name 3 facts about homelessness for LGBT+

Answer 11

• Homelessness is a large problem for LGBT+ people
• This often occurs when they are rejected from their homes to a “bad coming out”
• Up to 40% of homeless youth in the United States are LGBT+

Question 12

Name 4 costs of healthcare in America

Answer 12

Epipen - $300
Childbirth - $30,000
Female Contraception - $1,300
Holding your baby after childbirth- $40

Question 13

Name 3 causes of health inequalities

Answer 13

Poverty, Lack of insurance, Being and illegal immigrant

Question 14

Name 2 reasons about why poverty is a health inequality

Answer 14

• Poorer areas won’t be able to access healthcare
• Many people who live in poverty may not be able to afford health insurance