USA Inequality Facts Flashcards

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What percent of immigrants depend on welfare?

A

33%

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How much did the gov set aside for housing

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$300 billion

It made no difference

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What do immigrants tend to have?

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  • Larger/younger families
  • buy goods
  • rent property
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What did the gov do to lessen immigration?

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Tightened security along the Mexican border

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How has tightening the border had an effect (what can they now do)?

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Can now check people coming into the USA

Causes racial tension in areas of high immigration

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What is the difference between EMs and whites in crime?

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EMs are more likely to cause, be involved with or prosecuted in crime

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Blacks make up – % of the general population but –% of the prison population

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13%

44%

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—% of murder victims are black

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47%

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What is the percentage is the chance of being in jail if you are black/ white

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32% chance for black

6% for white

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What was the gov response to EMs and crime?

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gang prevention, intervention, and suspension act 2009

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What are the rates for black / white unemployment rate?

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B - 12.2%

W - 6.1%

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