USA #4: Socio-Economic Inequality Flashcards
“Explain the reasons why some groups experience socio-economic inequality” (6)
One reason why some people experience socio-economic inequality in terms of gun crime is due to racism. This means that ethnic minorities such as blacks are more likely to be targeted by racist/ prejudice white gun owners/abusers. Evidence of this is that Black Americans die from gun violence at 2.6 times the rate of white Americans.
One reason why some people experience socio-economic difficulties in education in the USA is location. This means that because of lower taxes in poorer areas, some areas schools receive less funding, therefore the pupils receive a worse quality of education. Evidence of this is that only 51% of students from low-income families go to college (2023)
“Explain the reasons why some groups are more socio-economic successful” (6)
One reason why some groups are more socio-economical successful in terms of health is due to their race. This means that white people are more likely to have insurance as they are marginally more likely to be employed, with health cover. Evidence of this is that In 2023, the national average of those without health insurance was 9.1%, whereas White Americans had a below-average rate of just 5.8%. (Statista)
One reason why some groups are socio-economic successful in terms of housing is because of race. This means that forms ofracismlike housing discriminationmeanthat the parents and grandparents of Black people living todayare far less likelyto have owned homesthanwhite members of their cohort. Evidence of this is that 2020, the homeownership rate for black households was 43% while the homeownership rate for white people was 72%.
“Describe the government responses to soc-eco inequalities” (6)
One way that the government has responded to socio-inequality is by introducing the ACA programme. This allows families to receive more health security while also decreasing the price of health insurance that families must pay. Evidence of this is that 92% of people in America are covered by health insurance. (2022)
One way in which the government has responded to socio-economic inequality is with DACA. This means that the government helps with kids who were brought to the USA by illegal immigration to become legal citizens. Evidence of this is that the program has enabled over 900,000 to stay in the USA.
“Describe how government responses have to soc-eco inequality have been effective” (6)
One way the govt response has been effective is through DACA (deferred action for child arrivals).This means that DACA aims to help children of illegal immigrants get support and a way of getting a good job. Evidence of this is that 55% of DACA holders are employed as of 2017.
One way in which the US govt has responded to social economic inequality is with the ACA program. This means that they target the issue of unaffordable health insurance by expanding access to insurance and improving protection quality. Evidence of this is that 92% of Americans now have health insurance cover (2022) since the introduction of ACA.
“Describe how government responses to soc-eco inequality have been ineffective” (6)
Another ineffective govt response is the ACA, on the issue of health inequality. This means that, while ACA increased by millions the number of Americans insured, it is not enough. Evidence of this is around 8% of Americans remain uninsured, which will provide extreme difficulty for them in times of medical need. (2022)
Another ineffective govt response is DACA, on the issue of illegal immigrants. This means that, even though DACA aims to educate and employ children of illegal immigrants, many still aren’t employed. Evidence of this is that 8% of DACA kids are still unemployed and looking for work. (2017)
