USA Inequality Facts Flashcards
What percent of immigrants depend on welfare?
33%
How much did the gov set aside for housing
$300 billion
It made no difference
What do immigrants tend to have?
- Larger/younger families
- buy goods
- rent property
What did the gov do to lessen immigration?
Tightened security along the Mexican border
How has tightening the border had an effect (what can they now do)?
Can now check people coming into the USA
Causes racial tension in areas of high immigration
What is the difference between EMs and whites in crime?
EMs are more likely to cause, be involved with or prosecuted in crime
Blacks make up – % of the general population but –% of the prison population
13%
44%
—% of murder victims are black
47%
What is the percentage is the chance of being in jail if you are black/ white
32% chance for black
6% for white
What was the gov response to EMs and crime?
gang prevention, intervention, and suspension act 2009
What are the rates for black / white unemployment rate?
B - 12.2%
W - 6.1%